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In the past, implementing B2B integration meant combining specialized B2B software components – for example, EDI translators – with internally developed programs designed to connect with applications and data. But just as in-house development of business applications has given way to customizable commercial application software, the growing number and complexity of partner and application interfaces makes internally programmed B2B integration too slow, too difficult, too expensive, and just plain unworkable, for most businesses.
EXTOL software products are designed for companies with sophisticated B2B integration needs and complex IT environments, but also limited time, budgets, skills, and resources available for implementation. EXTOL software provides the power and flexibility needed to integrate EDI transactions, web services, complex spreadsheets and flat files, XML documents, databases, and other intermediate data, using a consistent approach and skill set that maximizes the effectiveness of even the smallest IT teams, including those without prior integration experience.
EXTOL solutions operate on multiple platforms, connect with the applications and data you already have, make business processes more automated and efficient, reduce processing errors and delays, hasten time-to-production and the onset of business benefits, and make critical business data more available for important business decisions.
The diagram above shows the main functional layers and components supported by the EXTOL product line. EXTOL offers two core products that implement the functions shown:
Both core products support a variety of customer-defined B2B integration processes, as well as options for external communications and internal integration with commercial application software products. But each core product also provides unique capabilities and platform support, designed to meet the needs of different business and IT environments.
For details on the specific functions and features offered by each member of the EXTOL product family, see the
EXTOL Solutions Matrix section.
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