Prospero is a comprehensive supply integration platform and application
suite that enables customers to obtain critical business information in
a timely manner so they can more effectively operate their companies.
Prospero includes a set of basic services required for the proper functioning
of the application suite as well as a suite of software applications that
extend the functionality of your business environment.
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Document storage and handling: PO, PO Acknowledgement, Invoice,
ASN, Rebate Claim Request, Rebate Claim Response, Price File, Product
Activity Data, Credit Memo, or any other document type |
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Security for data stored on the Prospero Commerce Appliance as well as communications with
the DxN |
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Transaction caching to ensure delivery of documents even under
intermittent network connections |
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Communications facilities for connecting to the DxN
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Infrastructure Services
Infrastructure Services provided by Prospero Commerce Appliance
includes Communications Manager and User Manager. Both services
are included standard in the appliance.
Communications Manager connects your business software systems
with the Clearbridge network.
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Secure VPN communications |
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Document caching and transaction roll-back |
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Auto back-up and rebuild capability |
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Transaction status monitoring
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User Manager is an administrator
tool that allows for the management of user accounts.
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Create, modify, disable, and delete user accounts. |
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Set notification options |
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Assign permissions
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Applications
The Prospero Commerce Appliance can be pre-bundled with several
value added applications depending on user needs.
Commerce Manager is an end-user application that allows
for the rapid location of documents that have been transmitted via
Clearbridge.
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Search for documents by type, trade partner, and date of transmission
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Locate a specific document and its associated document trail |
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Quickly view complete document details including transmission status
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Rebate Manager facilitates the rebate claims process
for customers.
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Manage the rebate claims process electronically from start to finish
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Quickly reconcile claims submitted with claims accepted |
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Easily generate claim exception reports
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Technology
The DxN uses the most reliable, expandable, and secure technologies
to ensure your e-commerce platform offers superior performance today
and is prepared for your technology requirements tomorrow.
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XML Document Management System |
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100% Java (J2EE) Transaction Management Platform |
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SOAP Interfaces for Web Services |
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128-Bit SSL Encryption
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Prospero Editions
| Prospero Edition Comparison Matrix |
| Features |
Communications Edition |
Standard Edition
(Single-Location) |
Standard Edition
(Multi-Location) |
Enterprise Edition |
| Communications Manager |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| User Manager and System Admin Tools |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Commerce Manager Application |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Optional Application Enhancement Modules |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| User Limit on Applications |
NA |
Unlimited users at a single location |
Unlimited users at any number of locations |
Unlimited users at any number of locations |
| Solution Management |
24x7 account monitoring and issue resolution |
24x7 account monitoring and issue resolution |
24x7 account monitoring and issue resolution |
24x7 account monitoring and issue resolution |
| Optional Rackmount Configuration |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Support for Multiple Independent Companies, Business Units, or ASP Customers |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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