IBM® MQ is messaging middleware that simplifies and accelerates the integration of diverse applications and business data across multiple platforms. It uses message queues to facilitate the exchange of information between applications, systems, services and files and simplify the creation and maintenance of business applications. It delivers universal messaging with a broad set of offerings to meet enterprise-wide messaging needs, as well as connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices.

IBM MQ now offers a delivery and support model that makes it easier to keep up to date with the latest fixes and functions, without having to wait for the next major release.

IBM MQ Advanced for Developers is available at no-charge for development purposes for Windows and Linux platforms. There is also a no-charge, 90-day trial for all platforms.

IBM MQ provides:

•  Rapid, seamless connectivity of information with a single, robust and trusted messaging backbone for dynamic heterogeneous environments.
•  Secure, reliable message delivery that preserves message integrity and minimizes risk of information loss.
•  High-performance and scalable message transfer to meet the demands of today’s enterprise and beyond.
•  Simplified management and control for better control and usability.
•  Lower cost of ownership by reducing cost of integration and accelerating time to deployment.