Coliance has been named one of CIOCoverage’s Top 10 IBM Partners to Watch for the second year in a row, including the 2025 list. This recognition celebrates Coliance’s innovation, strong partnership with IBM and significant impact in integration and automation. As enterprises drive digital transformation, Coliance continues to lead as a trusted and influential partner.

In a world where connectivity, automation and transparency drive business success, Coliance empowers enterprises to rethink how they integrate, visualise and use crucial data. As an IBM GOLD Partner, Coliance delivers end-to-end integration solutions, serving as a trusted Reseller, Services Partner and Build Partner, unlocking strategic value at every stage.

With a strong focus on Hybrid iPaaS, MFT modernisation and B2B transformation, Coliance builds intelligent, secure and AI-augmented solutions powered by IBM’s technologies, enhanced with embedded WatsonX AI for smarter operations.

“99% of enterprise data hasn’t been touched by AI yet,” says Stuart Power, Director of Sales & Revenue. “With tools like Opsis and Agora, we’re changing that, unlocking the power of automation, insight and real-time decision-making.”

What’s in a Name? Everything.

“ Being recognised by CIOCoverage two years running as a Top 10 IBM Partner to Watch is a testament to the innovation, expertise and collaborative spirit that define Coliance. We’re proud to be shaping the future of hybrid integration and AI-driven visibility alongside IBM and our clients said” – Stuart Power, Sales & Revenue Director

Coliance is born from two powerful ideas: Collaboration and Alliance. That ethos runs through everything, from client engagement to ecosystem partnerships.

“We always look at how we can co-create value with IBM and others,” Power adds. “Our name reflects our mindset, a collaborative alliance.”

Modernisation Meets Intelligence: Solutions That Deliver

Coliance delivers tools that turn complexity into clarity:

• Opsis: A real-time observability tool powered by IBM watsonx AI, providing visibility into B2B processes, transactions, workflows, and events, supporting smarter decisions and compliance.
• Agora: A fully managed, AI-enhanced B2B/EDI service built on IBM Sterling. Agora enables secure, scalable partner communications with anomaly detection, automated insights and proactive support.

These solutions are trusted by teams in IT, operations, supply chain, and customer service, empowering them with visibility, confidence, and speed.

Deep Expertise. Real Impact.

With over 23 years of experience, Coliance is a trusted partner to global enterprises across integration and middleware technologies:

• IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Connect:Direct, File Gateway
• IBM MQ, App Connect Enterprise (ACE), Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)
• MuleSoft, Order Management, complex API and event-driven architecture
• MFT consolidation and cloud migration (Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud)
• 24×7 managed services and strategic advisory

This depth allows Coliance to support clients across the entire lifecycle, from architecture and delivery to optimisation and support.

A Strategic Partner in IBM’s Integration Future

Coliance plays a key role in IBM’s evolving integration landscape supporting clients as IBM embraces modular, cloud-native platforms and infuses AI across integration flows.

Through close collaboration with IBM and participation in initiatives like the IBM Amplify program, Coliance is helping clients modernise legacy systems and shift to new, flexible integration models. This includes:

• Replacing outdated tools with modern, hybrid iPaaS architectures
• Embedding AI and automation for real-time insight and efficiency
• Strengthening observability and resilience with tools like Opsis
• Connecting cloud, on-prem and trading partner ecosystems seamlessly

With the integration of webMethods into IBM’s stack and the rise of Agentic AI, Coliance is helping enterprises move forward with confidence and agility.

Looking Ahead

As digital supply chains grow more complex and responsiveness becomes a business imperative, Coliance delivers the visibility, intelligence and integration foundation needed to thrive.

“Our role goes beyond implementation, we provide strategic foresight and operational expertise,” Power concludes. “With Opsis, Agora, and our expert team, we’re helping businesses connect smarter, move faster, and grow stronger in today’s hybrid world.”