B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

As global supply chains become more complex and interconnected, companies are seeking smarter ways to move data securely, efficiently, and at scale. That’s why businesses are turning to EDI integration with emerging technologies—leveraging the power of IoT, blockchain, and AI to modernize their B2B operations.

Key Takeaways

• Data integration connects multiple sources for unified analysis, data migration transfers information between systems, and ETL transforms data for warehousing
• Choose data migration for system upgrades, integration for unified dashboards, and ETL for analytics and business intelligence
• Implementation timelines range from 1-6 months for migration to 3-12 months for full ETL solutions
• Costs vary significantly: $25K-$300K for migration, $50K-$500K for integration, and $100K-$1M+ for enterprise ETL

As any manager charged with integrating business data applications knows, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) are two sides of the same coin. Yet they are often treated as disparate systems, which is both understandable and potentially problematic. 

Maintaining robust security measures is crucial for safeguarding sensitive business data. For enterprises that rely on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems, the growing complexity of threats demands a more modern approach. Traditional security models often fall short, prompting a shift to more robust frameworks.

In our blog that examined the ERP industry’s shift from on-premises systems to cloud-based delivery, we looked at what the trend means for IT leaders and integration managers. Now, with end of mainstream maintenance for ECC 6.0 on the horizon, we want to discuss what migrating to SAP S/4HANA means for the business and system integration tech stack (EDI, EAI, MFT, APIs).