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Podcast: Simplifying B2B Integration for Distributors (6:37)
Mark Denchy, EXTOL’s Director of Product Management, discusses how distributors can simplify business-to-business integration (B2Bi). We review why B2Bi is so critical for distributors; how to make integration more manageable; and how to calculate ROI of your integration investment.

Podcast: EXTOL University Overview (2:44)
Sandy Bohl, EXTOL's Director of Training and Curriculum, gives an overview of what to expect at EXTOL University Spring 2010.

Podcast: Emerging Technologies (18:12)
Joe Baran, EXTOL’s Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Office, discusses emerging technologies in EDI and B2B integration, specifically virtualization, software-as-a-service and cloud computing. Listen.

  • Part I: Virtualization (6:16)
    The term virtualization still has a lot of buzz, but is this really an emerging technology? Joe answers this question. He also provides an overview of the technology and how it’s affecting EDI/B2B integration and EXTOL’s products? Listen.

  • Part II: Software-as-a-Service (5:06)
    Another term that is now standard in EDI and B2Bi is Software-as-a-Service and other –as-a-service offerings. Joe provides a run-down of different –as-a-Service offerings and how they are affecting data integration and data exchange today. Listen.

  • Part III: Cloud Computing (6:20)
    A true definition of cloud computing seems hard to come by. Joe explains the difference between cloud service and cloud computing and the advantages of cloud computing for EDI and B2Bi. Listen.

  • Part IV: Changing Technology (1:28)
    Joe recommends how EDI Specialists and IT staff can stay on top of technology that changes everyday. Listen.




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