VAN consolidation: single EDI platform
Over time an organisation’s EDI infrastructure can become fragmented and complex due to factors such as mergers and acquisitions. This leads to a variety of EDI solutions, with multiple contracts for the supply of EDI services often with different suppliers, all being incorporated into a single structure.
With different pricing models and service levels it can be difficult for the business to manage on an on-going basis and also to understand the cost implications of a new product release.
A single managed platform
To overcome these problems and help you consolidate your EDI infrastructure Orbit UK can provide a single, managed platform which instantly removes the complexity and overheads associated with multiple EDI connections. As well as reduced costs in the region of 20-30% this delivers:
- Single connection and contract based on a simplified pricing model
- Total integration with existing networks
- Fully resilient infrastructure with minimum 99.9% availability
- Complete visibility and tracking
- Full B2B capabilities
Handles data in all standard formats
The Orbit UK platform is operated by GXS and runs on their Ultra Platform which provides a fully redundant infrastructure with dual data centres in Holland and the US. This provides a full B2B gateway service with document mapping and translation, business rules processing and application integration.
Unlike traditional VAN services which focus on EDI message delivery, our managed service handles data in all standard formats, including EDI, XML, SAP iDOC and even .csv files, providing any to any translation. This means that the service can manage all your existing EDI mapping requirements as well as other B2B activity.
