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Tradacoms (Trading Data Communications Standard) is a United Kingdom based EDI format, created to replace the paper based documentation relating to domestic trade. It was developed in 1982, based on the UN/GTDI syntax, and stands as one of the precursors to EDIFACT which is now one of the more commonly used EDI standards.

AS4 (Applicability Statement 4) is a message protocol based on web services to securely exchange B2B messages between trading partners. The protocol was developed by the technical committee of OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) for ebXML Messaging Services. AS4's web services capability gives it the…

Learn everything you need to know about EDI. What does EDI mean and how does it work? What software do you need for EDI and how do you choose the right EDI set-up? Discover what a typical EDI project looks like and how you can implement an EDI solution in your company. Finally, our FAQs at the end answer the most frequently asked questions about…

The ODETTE File Transfer Protocol 2 (short: OFTP2) evolved 2007 from the earlier OFTP1 and serves for the exchange of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages. It is based on the TCP/IP protocol and is mainly used in the automotive industry.

EDI capability means the very smooth and easy exchange of electronic business documents in an agreed format with your EDI trading partners. To become EDI capable there are two options, either running an EDI solution on-premises in an own or 3rd party data center or buy the EDI capability as an EDI cloud service.

Digitalized invoicing processes promise huge cost savings of between 60 and 80 percent compared to paper-based invoicing processes. The benefits of switching to e-invoicing include reduced entry errors, shortened processing times and an increase in cash discounts. Increasingly, e-invoicing is also becoming a legal obligation (e.g. European…

APIs are your key to digitalization

APIs connect applications, systems and partners in real time. From mobile apps, e-business or cloud, to on-site or point-of-sales connections, APIs enable fast, secure, easy access to data and business processes. They enable interaction between systems, applications, mobile devices and apps.

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Peppol is an e-delivery network, which simplifies cross-border e-procurement. It bundles components and specifications including a central directory of participants and e-procurement process standards such as electronic invoices and purchase orders. The network is regulated by the Open Peppol organization through a series of multilateral…

What is managed file transfer? How does it work? What resources do I need? Read our Managed File Transfer 101 for everything you need to know about MFT

Address everything from technical to organizational to management challenges to securely expose and consume internal and external APIs in a controlled environment.

The VDA 4985 message represents Just-in-time information that is sent to suppliers by their customers. These messages follow the VDA standards and are supplement documents for electronic purchasing processes based on delivery schedules commonly used in the automotive industries. The structure of the VDA 4985 message is based on EDIFACT.

Get an overview of the systems and endpoints that need integrating with SAP S/4HANA. Learn about the different integration patterns available, and how SAP S/4HANA may involve changes and modernizations to integration interfaces.

Discover the role played by connectors in integration, as well as how using content and common formats can help you…

The digitalization of the German energy industr encompasses a wide range of business and practical areas. One key initiative is to ensure that data can flow smoothly and securely between all parties in the electricity and gas sectors. This involves standardised processes to make sure that business transactions are time and cost efficient. A…

To combine the two market-leading applications that are Salesforce and SAP is one of the most common real-time API integration scenarios. Accordingly, there is a wealth of solutions – among others also by the providers Salesforce and SAP themselves.

However, many companies do not stick to this one integration requirement of Salesforce and SAP –…

SAP Ariba is one of the market-leading procurement platforms for B2B business. Customers and suppliers alike benefit from fully electronic purchasing processes because Ariba enables them to improve their trading partner relationships and create value rapidly.

Suppliers reach numerous customers, associations, and purchasing organizations through…