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    EDI Managed Services

    Channel 1: EDI for structured electronic data interchange

    EDI or electronic data interchange enables fully automated communication, perfect document flow and efficient data exchange between partners that are permanently connected via EDI channels! And in all variations of transmission paths and formats: Because DIG has built up leading EDI expertise over more than twenty years.

    Smoothly functioning electronic data exchange without having to build up expensive internal EDI personnel resources: That is Managed EDI from DIG. And you can even do it without your own software and hardware. DIG clarifies the receiving and sending routes between the EDI partners (routing) and analyzes the structures in which information is sent and which file formats are used by the two EDI partners .

    DIG's EDI specialistsalso handle the connection of new customers and suppliers, the expansion to include additional EDI documents and the maintenance and servicing of implemented interfaces. We benefit from our distinctive interface expertise: as an EDI service provider from the very beginning, DIG has all the necessary tools to optimally connect customer and supplier systems for electronic data exchange. The EDI professionalsat DIG are also familiar with special protocols such as OFTP (Odette File Transfer Protocol, especially in the automotive sector) and X.400. In addition, DIG also implements innovative eProcurement software and digital procurement systems for highly efficient procurement processes.

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    and more combination options

    EDI: data transmission in real time

    EDI is a highly efficient data processing concept. The EDI experts at DIG set up an interface for digital data exchange between business partners that allows different systems to transmit data directly by digital means. Electronic data transferis significantly simplified and reduced to just a few steps.

    Here we present the three key technical factors that are important for an EDI connection for electronic data exchange - and show you how you can benefit from the following advantages with EDI services from DIG.

    • paperless (electronic) data exchange
    • in real time
    • faster delivery
    • focus on important tasks instead of manual data entry
    • Reduced susceptibility to errors - fully automated data processing
    • Lower storage costs
    • clearer stock levels
    • time and cost savings

    The most important message types, transmission protocols and formats

    Message type Message format Transmission path
    Delivery call-off EDIFACT WebService / https / SOAP
    Purchase order SAP IDoc (o)ftp
    Order confirmation VDA s(ftp)s
    Delivery confirmation ANSI ODEX
    invoice cXML AS2
    credit note eb*** X.400
    JIT call-off xCBL Connect Direct
    catalog XML CATALOG ELDA
    master data PDF FILE VANs
    + 15 more + 10 more + 10 more

    EDI transmission protocols

    As the table above shows, there are various protocolsfor transmitting messages via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These regulate the exchange of data between computers or processes that are connected to each other. Such transmission protocols include X400, OFTP, SMTP, AS2 and countless others.

    EDI message formats and types

    In addition to the transmission protocol, the structure of the messages is also important in electronic data interchange (EDI): There are countless of these worldwide, some of which are industry-specific and some of which are region-specific.
    Here are a few examples: SWIFT is used for EDI in the banking sector, EDIFACT is the responsibility of the Economic Commission for Europe and the United Nations, ANSI is a standard mainly used in the USA, VDA is the standard of the German automotive industry, ODETTE is the European standard and GALIA is the French automotive standard, and many more.

    These standards for electronic data interchange define message types such as delivery call-offs, requests for quotations, orders, order confirmations, delivery bills and invoices and specify a certain structure for them so that the content can be processed accordingly. With sound EDI experience in the world's leading EDI formats as well as in numerous niches, DIG is a reliable partner for the implementation of your EDI solution.

    Making EDI simple: Full service with expert know-how

    As an EDI specialistand service provider, DIG has experience with all common protocols and message formats in all possible combinations and handles the complete setup of EDI connections. Customers only specify the desired target format and the input channel into their target system; all partner connections are created as a full service and continuously maintained by our EDI experts. This saves customers from having to set up an IT infrastructure and their own specialist department - and offers a growing number of business partners state-of-the-art document flow options.

    With our EDI services, we find the optimal channel for your requirements and ensure worry-free, secure operation!

    The DIG solution web.EDIoffers an alternative to classic EDI: simple access for digital, automated data exchange with smaller suppliers or for irregular or occasional business transactions.

    The right EDI solution for your ERP system

    The third challenge is that many ERP systems have their own standards (e.g. SAPiDoc). In addition, not every ERP system supports every transmission path. This means that the ERP system and the technical possibilities in the company determine which data can be received and how.

    In combination with the points mentioned above, there are around 400 different combinations that DIG, as an EDI expert, will keep an eye on for you!

    What is EDI Managed Service?

    As explained, EDIis associated with various challenges. These are completely outsourced via DIG's EDI Managed Service. This EDI service is divided into three components: Computing power (in the form of data center hardware, i.e. infrastructure), tools and environments for program or application creation (platform) and the respective applications in terms of automation processes (software).

    IaaS: Infrastructure-as-a-Service
    The hardware (e.g. servers, nodes, hypervisors) is made available in this primary layer of the cloud. This is where the required computing resources are provided. DIG relies on A1 Telekom Austria'scertified data centers, which guaranteemaximum availability and reliability.

    PaaS: Platform-as-a-Service
    As an EDI provider, DIG provides the EDI platform in this secondary layer of the cloud . This is where the various development tools and environments are available to create and, if necessary, edit the required applications. The various IT systems communicate with each other via this platform (i.e. the customer company's ERP system with those of suppliers and business partners). DIG therefore acts as a hub for smooth data traffic.

    SaaS: Software-as-a-Service
    This is the top layer of the cloud. This is where the individual steps of automated document processing take place (translation, clearing, preparation and control). More on these individual steps of the EDI workflow.

    • Design and implementation of new interfaces
    • Maintenance and adaptation of existing interfaces
    • Monitoring of theEDI platform
    • Encrypted, highly secure communication between all partners
    • Provision of self-services for monitoring and evaluating the message flow
    • Convenient connection of new partners

    Fully Managed EDI: simple solution instead of complex details!

    We will be happy to tell you more about convenient electronic data interchange in a personal consultation on ourFully Managed EDI Services.

    Information meeting Fully Managed EDI

    Take the first step towards your EDI solution now!

    Use your personal appointment for comprehensive advice on electronic data exchange of business documents.

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