B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

It may be sad to admit, but the legacy systems which your company invested money, time, and effort into deploying may no longer be getting the job done. Perhaps they cannot scale, it is difficult to access and share information, or the vendor does not provide support any longer.

Read More

The implementation of data integration solutions can be a double-edged sword. You know such solutions offer your company major benefits, yet you are also concerned about some significant challenges. What do you choose - sticking with legacy integration systems that might work well now, but are not guaranteed to work in the future, or move to a modern system that is more reliable, but might pose implementation difficulties?

Read on to learn how you can overcome data integration challenges by following three best practices: understand the data and your goals for it, demonstrate value, and provide self-service functionality. Read More

How long have you had your legacy integration system in place? Is it ten years, fifteen years, or even longer? Legacy integration systems are known for being workhorses, but even workhorses have a limited lifespan.

There are a number of reasons why a firm might want to keep a legacy integration system in place, though the rationale for maintaining those systems does not always stand up to the logic behind B2B modernization. There are three very strong reasons for data system integration: increased visibility into your operations, greater operational efficiencies, and the ability to make better business decisions that lead to prosperity and success. Read More

Depending on your integration tool and infrastructure, chances are it can be used in many many more applications than it is currently.

Read More

Many people take it for granted that it's simple and fast to transfer data from one computer system to another. Thanks to EDI, it is. With the click of a button, you can share a spreadsheet with your business partner down the hall or across the globe. Baby Boomers remember the bad old days, while younger generations assume things have always been this easy.

This guide will cover how EDI technologies have evolved, and how legacy systems pose data challenges. It also explores why firms have modernized data integration strategies, and what benefits they've received from embracing new data integration methodologies. Read More