EDI Data Transformation
May 27, 2009
Most of the mavens and pundits write about a handful of search vendors. Not me. I grub around in the dark and often very important corners of search. If you have to transform data for EDI in an XML environment, you will find Alex Woodie’s “MegaXML Looks to Drive Expense Out of EDI” here useful. Mr. Woodie describes a new product, which if it works as described can eliminate some sleepless nights and a long weekend or two. The article describes Task Performance Group’s MegaXML utility. For me, the key passage in the article was:
Task Performance Group launched MegaXML a decade ago to take advantage of the flexibility of XML. On the front end, the Windows-based product can generate and send EDI documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, over VANs or the Internet using protocols like AS2. And on the backend, MegaXML can translate EDI documents to the format needed for specific platforms, such as flat files for AS/400-based ERP systems on DB2.
MegaXML has a hybrid or semi-cloud option that may be worth investigating. Mr. Woodie wrote:
With the outsourcing option, MegaXML will reside on a Windows server in Task Performance Group’s data center near Chicago. After mapping the EDI documents to the customer’s systems (a process that takes a few days), the customer will upload and download documents to the MegaXML data center using Secure FTP (S/FTP). MegaXML, in turn, will handle the translation to EDI formats and the distribution via AS2 or another method.
Data transformation consumes a significant portion of an information technology group’s time and budget. MegaXML may be a partial solution in some situations. More information is available at www.megaXML.com
Stephen Arnold, May 27, 2009
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