Data Security

EDI Benefits: From Multiple POVs

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is no longer just a technical solution; it’s a strategic asset that impacts every department within an organization. While the core function of EDI technology is to facilitate the electronic exchange of business documents like purchase orders and invoices, the EDI benefits go far beyond data…
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The Line Between the “Business” vs. IT: Navigating Opposing Forces

In the last few years we have seen the divide between business and IT narrowing—but not without friction. The classic “business vs. IT” dynamic within an organization has evolved from a cold war of misaligned goals and mistrust into a more complex, collaborative, and interdependent relationship. However, despite technological advancements…
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Blockchain in the Supply Chain: Starting Blocks for Success

Updated 3/31/25 You’ve seen the increasing drumbeat of sensational headlines about blockchain in supply chain. The landscape is undergoing a technological revolution, and blockchain is at the heart of this transformation. Once synonymous only with cryptocurrencies, blockchain has now emerged as a powerful force reshaping industries, particularly supply chain management.…
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SHA1 vs SHA2 Digital Certificates: Key Differences

Updated 2/13/25 Many of you already know about the current requirements regarding SHA2 digital certificates. Before we get into that, let’s talk about why we have these certificates. Data security is more critical than ever. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for robust encryption and secure authentication methods…
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How One Generation is Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

The recent CNBC article titled “Gen Z is finding love at a surprising place you visit often, study reveals” highlights a notable shift in consumer behavior among Generation Z, with a growing preference for in-person shopping experiences over online alternatives. This trend has significant implications for the Electronic Data Interchange…
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The Future of EDI: 2025 Supply Chain Predictions

As we edge closer to 2025, the landscape of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and supply chain management continues to evolve. Driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and global disruptions like the pandemic we saw a few years ago and port closures, strikes and congestion, many industries are undergoing a…
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EDI Best Practices for a New Year

Toasting our way into 2024, the world of business continues to evolve, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and B2B integration remains a cornerstone of efficient and secure business communication, enabling seamless exchange of information between trading partners. In this blog article,…
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Ace the EDI Application Upgrade Process

Updated July 7, 2023 A Little Planning Goes a Long Way Photo appears courtesy of brownpau. How many times have you scheduled an EDI application upgrade, only to find out at the last minute that you haven’t met all of the requirements or that users weren’t informed that the system…
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What is HIPAA? Complying and Reducing the Burden

Reprinted with permission from Liaison Technologies.  Written by Hmong Vang, Chief Trust Officer for Liaison Technologies. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  And while it was enacted primarily to ensure portability and continuity of health insurance coverage and improving the exchange…
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Five Questions to Ask Your EDI Software Vendor

Photo appears courtesy of Susan.  Shopping for data integration solutions is a long, sometimes overwhelming process.  Before you start looking at demos and getting proposals, it’s important to sit down and decide what you need for your most basic integration requirements as well as your future requirements.  In other words, the…
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