B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

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.

According to MMR, the rising adoption of cloud EDI is expected to boost significant growth in the global EDI market, on track now to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% to reach $72.59B by 2030. Why is cloud adoption growing?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the backbone of modern B2B communication—automating transactions, ensuring compliance, and driving operational agility. But even the best EDI platforms are only as effective as the professionals who manage them.