OpenText Business Network Cloud EDI vs. CData Arc

The global nature of business is pressuring organizations to automate supply chain operations and improve collaboration with customers and partners. Mid-sized companies are now investing in digitization at a higher rate than their enterprise counterparts. Yet, many require external EDI support to supplement their internal resources and assist with the overwhelming complexity of their digital B2B networks.

CData Arc is a leading B2B application and data connectivity solution for secure managed file transfer (MFT), EDI processing, and back-office integration. Arc seamlessly connects enterprise applications like CRMs, ERPs, marketing and accounting software, and even relational database systems to automate complex processes and synchronization across the enterprise, both on-premises and in the cloud. The application supports file transfer through a wide array of B2B messaging protocols including AS2, AS4, OFTP, SFTP, and more.