This functionality prevents specific users from having access to all of the products in the catalog. When someone with a restricted view performs a search, the system only displays products that match the search criteria and are within that person's privileges. For example, if an IT employee uses the system exclusively to purchase computers, iPlanet BuyerXpert may allow the individual to see only the computer-related items in the catalog. Or perhaps a division of your company negotiates its own contracts - you would give employees in that division access to the items and pricing contained in its division's contracts only. And because iPlanet CommerceXpert community is not proprietary, your partners are not required to have iPlanet software.
Sellers can simply send data files to buyers - the lowest barrier to entry.
A iPlanet SellerXpert solution provides even greater value and tighter integration. The design and documentation facilitate internationalization and localization. Error messages, icons, and other resources are stored in isolated areas for easy translation. The architecture is specifically designed to support multiple languages concurrently. The amount of consulting required for a successful iPlanet BuyerXpert implementation varies depending on the degree of customization needed.