EXTOL Data Synchronizer is a supply-side global data synchronization solution, designed for Suppliers and Distributors who need to synchronize large volumes of trade item data, through the 1SYNC™ data pool. EDS extends the web-based 1SYNC™ Item Management (IM) application, by integrating your applications and data with the 1SYNC data pool and Global Data Synchronization Network and automating the data synchronization process.

EDS works with 1SYNC IM, adding automated item data upload and download functions, a dashboard for monitoring and managing synchronization activities, and a graphical toolset for creating and maintaining integration processes, without coding. Based on the powerful foundation laid by EXTOL Business Integrator, EXTOL Data Synchronizer is designed to install easily, automate migration from your current GDS solution, and enable lights-out integration with business applications and processes.

With EXTOL Data Synchronizer, You Can:

• Extend the value of 1SYNC™ Item Management by integrating applications and data with 1SYNC messaging.
• Migrate from third-party data sync solutions quickly and automatically, by downloading current item data.
• Integrate internal product life cycle processes with data synchronization processes.
• Integrate applications and data without coding, using the EXTOL Integration Studio graphical environment.
• Track and audit your data synchronization activities and results, through the EDS Dashboard.
• Control costs predictably, with lower TCO than hosted solutions and no hidden charges or fees.
• Maintain currency with automated upgrades to the latest 1SYNC data pool releases and GDSN standards.

Product Highlights

ITEM DATA UPLOAD:

• Code-free transformation of application data to common XML format
• 1SYNC item creation and modification (Append) message validation and generation from common XML format
• Pass-through or user-initiated data upload operation
• Automatic reconciliation of 1SYNC response messages in local status database
• AS2 secure background communication with 1SYNC data pool

ITEM DATA DOWNLOAD:

• Support for 1SYNC Item Management (IM) Quick Connect item data export format
• Automated transformation of downloaded data to common XML format
• Code-free transformation of downloaded item data to spreadsheets, flat files, databases, or other XML representations
• Automatic registration of downloaded items in local status database for easy migration from third party solutions

INTERNAL DATA SOURCE INTEGRATION:

• Graphical, modeling environment for rapid specification of back-end integration processes, without programming
• Support for integration of databases, complex flat files, spreadsheets, XML, and other source data
• Event-driven, scheduled, or externally invoked (users or applications) activation of integration processes
• Portable, reusable integration deliverables minimize change impact and enable rapid integration changes

MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT:

• Browser-based monitoring and management, with JSR 168-compliant dashboard server included
• Dashboard application for configuring, initiating, monitoring, managing, and reporting on data synchronization activities
• Drill-down diagnosis and analysis of synchronization errors and informational flags
• View item status details by target market
• View item messaging history, including date/time stamps, payloads, response messages, and more

SUMMARY OF CUSTOMER BENEFITS:

• Complements and exploits 1SYNC IM application to ensure currency with 1SYNC releases and GDSN standards
• Extends 1SYNC IM advantages to suppliers with large numbers of items and item volatility
• Provides a growth path from entry-level data synchronization offerings, by automating registration of existing items, via the download function
• Eliminates data transposition errors and latency for bulk data uploads, by integrating with back-end data and applications
• Makes integration with back-end systems practical for organizations with resource and skills limitations