B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

You believe that generally, your company has the know-how and the experience to handle an integration project or move to a new integration tool, without bringing in a third party. However, you have discovered there are gaps in your staff’s knowledge. Training on your integration software suddenly becomes a necessity to bridge those gaps and to ensure that your project goes well.

It makes sense to tackle large projects in-house and culturally this approach is often the only way IT projects get completed in some organizations. These DIY situations might include bench marking your B2B integration capabilities or considering new integration delivery mechanisms. At times it sounds daunting to some firms, but it is doable.

However, just because you are taking the DIY approach does not mean you have to handle every single aspect of an initiative on your own. There are certain challenges that might arise which require outside help. Read on to learn when it makes sense to take on a B2B integration project on your own, when to ask for help, and to whom you should turn.

On May 25th, 2018, an enormous change will take place in the EU. If you are located outside of the EU or you do not have a business unit there, you might think you can safely ignore this blog post. The problem is, you most likely cannot, especially if you are going to be carrying out a B2B integration project.

GDPR, a set of sweeping privacy regulations, will stretch beyond the EU’s borders to protect its citizens’ confidential data. If you do not comply with the new regulations you can face heavy fines. Learn what to consider when you are preparing for a B2B integration project while complying with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.

In a few months, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect. This far-ranging law will impact businesses well beyond the EU’s borders. Companies operating in North America and other parts of the world will have to take GDPR into account when considering B2B integration.

Read on to learn what the GDPR is, how it will affect companies around the world, how to be compliant (and what penalties you will face if you are not), and how GDPR and B2B integration are linked.

Blockchain technology has become a popular topic in the enterprise technology space, it underpins cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Much of the discussion surrounding it focuses on how businesses can use it within the supply chain.

Some industry experts believe blockchain will replace EDI. That day is not here yet, and will not be for a long time. Read on to learn about the challenges of implementing the technology, and why an EDI system is still an excellent choice for communication between trading partners.