commerce server vs websphere portals

Question

I have a need to make an honest appraisal of capabilities and proprietary issues between the two

Answer 1

What version of Commerce Server?

 

I have commerce server and site server experience and just finishing up a websphere project so I can potentially help.

 

Websphere is all java, JSP. If your company uses .NET or Microsoft technologies its a high learning curve unless you use something like Mainsoft for Portal Server to cross compile c# to java.

 

What features are you looking for in each? Instead of me stating what I like and don't like about each product, maybe I could just let you know if each product will do what you need.

 

Answer 2

Do you have the infomration you require?  Please let us know - or communicate with [e-mail] for any additional information.

Best

Scott

Answer 3

Jarrod,

Few of the features we want, and also need the version of Commerce server which can support these:

1. Clear Separation of roles for store administration and super administration & business user
2. Creation of 3 or more different store types with varying degrees of customization/services offered
3. Availability of store generation Wizards
4. Support for languages
5. Ability to select the languages for different stores
6. Ability to limit the number of languages depending on store type
7. Ability to upgrade / downgrade store types
8. Ability to assign a predefined set of templates for different store types
9. Ability to create user defined workflows
10. Integration with back end systems
11. Support for logistics system integration
12. Ability to integrate with Merchant Gateway MIGS

-Naren