Microsoft Dynamics Integration Solutions

Webinar - What's New in Dynamics SL 2011

2011-04-06T16:09:00.004-04:00

Brittenford Systems is hosting a webinar today outlining the new features being rolled out in Microsoft's upcoming release of SL 2011. For more information or to register please go to http://tinyurl.com/3mv6uy5 or Brittenford.com

Class Description

During the webcast we'll be demostrating some of the new features and capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011.

You will see how to:

Complete entries for mulitple companies in a single session without having to close windows to log in to other companies.
Extend business insight by attaching documents directly to screens inside Dynamics SL.
Get over 50 predefined views of data using Quick Query to filter, customize, or drill back to a Dynamics SL screen to view the orginial transaction.
Reverse and correct posted journal entries with a few simple clicks.
Create consolidated project billings that include shipped materials, labor, and expenseson a single invoice.
Find documents quickly and easily with new search capabilities in Dynamics SL.
Publish reports directly to Microsoft SharePoint sites.
And More

Details Released for Convergence Attendee Offer

2011-02-28T11:21:00.000-05:00

Microsoft has provided the details for the Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2011 Exclusive Attendee Offer for all customer attendees of this years Convergence. Details of the offer can be found on the Microsoft Dynamics Convergence website. Offer is available to both US and Canadian attendees.

Microsoft Dynamics Launches YouTube Channel

2011-02-15T09:55:00.003-05:00

Microsoft has launched a new YouTube channel, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, that focuses on the MS Dynamics GP, AX, SL and NAV product lines. The channel lineup includes interviews, customer success stories and product information.

Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MicrosoftDynamicsERP?feature=mhum

Cheers,

Jay

The Core - eBridge Connections Launches Community Forum

2011-02-14T14:09:00.006-05:00

eBridge Connections has officially launched their new online community called The Core. The core allows you to connect with other users and the eBridge staff to ask questions, share ideas, submit a problem or place a compliment.

The Core is integrated with eBridge Connections Twitter, Blog and ePortal Network to give you live feeds of what is happening at eBridge.

Check out http://www.ebridgeconnections.com/core/ for more details.

Cheers,

Jay

EDI for MS Dynamics GP, AX, SL and NAV

2010-11-25T16:25:00.005-05:00

One Comprehensive EDI Integration Solution

ePortal provides one solution for the exchange of business data by managing connectivity, data transformation, storage, and EDI compliancy functions, relieving your organization of the need to purchase and maintain multiple components.

ePortal with eBridge Integration Solution

With an eBridge EDI Integration Solution working in conjunction with ePortal, Microsoft Dynamics is connected to your EDI document exchange process to streamline the e-commerce flow. An eBridge EDI Integration Solution eliminates manual and duplicate data entry to prevent costly errors and save your company time and money. Data from inbound EDI documents, such as orders, are automatically moved and integrated to Microsoft Dynamics. In turn, this accurate information is then used to automatically create outbound EDI documents, such as ASNs and invoices.

Benefits of Integration

• Eliminate manual data entry

• Prevent costly errors

• Allow more efficient use of staff

• Timely processing of documents

• Minimize chargebacks

• Faster order-delivery-payment cycle

• Faster access to information

• More efficient shipping, receiving and cargo tracking.

In addition, the Integration Solution creates historical transaction records of all inbound and outbound transactions, providing an auditable record track that is compliant with more stringent government regulations. The flexible and soft-coded XML technology employed by the ePortal supports numerous EDI formats (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMMS, etc.), thereby resulting in an independent and flexible Integration Solution that effectively integrates with the financial system while meeting a company’s unique internal business process.

ePortal negates the need to install and maintain on- premise communication and translator software, as it handles communication responsibilities through the established and secure channel with the Trading Partner (VAN, AS2, etc.) along with EDI compliancy and acknowledgement functions. E-mail notifications are sent upon acceptance of documents or when an outbound document has not been acknowledged within a specified time. ePortal stores documents that have not passed EDI compliancy checking. The non-compliant error(s) for these documents can be viewed to enable the document to be corrected “on-the-fly” using web forms, and then reprocessed. Archiving of documents is also offered with ePortal, providing less clutter on the screen and allowing for easier navigation.

Benefits of ePortal

• Platform for document exchange and tracking

• Unlimited transactions with no transaction fees

• Low annual subscription fee per trading partner

• Connectivity, compliancy, acknowledgement, data transformation, document routing

• View and print documents in user-friendly or raw formats

• Web forms for data entry and “on-the-fly” corrections/modifications

• Reprocessing capability

• Upgrades to new EDI versions automatically reflected in maps

• Large volume document storage

• Storage and viewing of non-compliant business documents

• E-mail notification of received documents

• E-mail notification of unacknowledged outbound documents

User License Sale for MS Dynamics ERP Products

2010-11-24T11:32:00.000-05:00

Microsoft has a promotion on user licenses for the MS Dynamics ERP product line starting today:

"If you are a Microsoft Dynamics ERP customer in the US, you could have the opportunity to purchase up to 20 additional user licenses for your current Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or Microsoft Dynamics SL solution at up to 20% off Microsoft’s standard list price"

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Holiday Season User Offer (US only)

DynamicAccounting.net - You, me and Dynamics GP: Weekly Dynamic: Speed Date Entry with only the Day...

2010-09-10T11:18:00.000-04:00

Here is the latest weekly GP tip from Mark Polino's blog DynamicAccounting.net:

DynamicAccounting.net - You, me and Dynamics GP: Weekly Dynamic: Speed Date Entry with only the Day...: "Todd McDaniel reminded me of a little tip recently. In any date field in Dynamics GP, simply enter the day and tab off. the system will fill..."

eBridge Ecommerce Integration Webinar Recordings Now Online

2010-09-08T14:48:00.004-04:00

eBridge Software has posted the recordings of many of the ecommerce integration webinars that have been doen with companies like Magento, AspDotNetStorefront, and Volusion. Head over to the eBridge Software Videos page to take a look at these and many other helpful tips on integrating ecommerce with MS Dynamics GP, SL, AX and NAV.

Connect Magento to MS Dynamics NAV / GP / AX / SL

2010-08-24T10:58:00.003-04:00

Maintaining your Magento Enterprise site has become that much easier with eBridge Software's ePortal connection to Magento and MS Dynamics. The automatic and bi-directional transfer of data prevents duplicate data entries and the potential for errors. eBridge’s bi-directional data exchange is performed over numerous touch points, covering all facets of your online business.

You can seamlessly integrate Orders and Customer information from your Magento store into MS Dynamics. Inventory Quantities, Products with Prices and Shipping Details are also extracted directly from MS Dynamics and integrated with Magento to provide customers with essential and up-todate information.

For more information check out:

http://www.ebridgeconnections.com/webstore/webstore-overview.html or give me a call.

Cheers,

Jay

How much does your webstore cost you?

2010-08-23T08:52:00.003-04:00

Ever wonder how much money you spend managing your Magento, Volusion or other ecommerce store and manually keying in the order data to MS Dynamics? This ROI calculator will help you figure that out. The calculator helps you determine two things:

the cost of manually entering orders from the store into your accounting software
the cost of maintaining your products, inventory and shipping information in your store

Link: http://www.ebridgeconnections.com/discover/calculators/costs.aspx

Thanks,

Jay

Credit Card Number, Please!

2010-08-16T17:02:00.000-04:00

Mike at eBridge Software has posted an interesting article on credit card information and the issues with integrating it.

"Here at eBridge, we integrate eCommerce platforms with over 37 back-end accounting packages/ERP systems. We are often asked about payment processing, or more specifically, how we handle credit card information from the eCommerce site and if our systems are PCI Compliant. The short answer is that we don’t handle credit card information, but first, let’s look at a very high-level overview of the order fulfillment cycle which will help provide some context."

Read the full article here:

Credit Card Number, Please!

Mark Polino's - Top Ten Tips for Microsoft Dynamics GP

2010-06-29T08:57:00.003-04:00

Mark Polino,a Senior Consultant at I.B.I.S., Inc. made a post last month that I just discovered providing his list of the 10 best tips of the 100 GP tips that he shared during his sessions at MS Dynamics Convergence 2010 this past April. Mark discusses custom links, account rollup, the support debugging tool and more for the full article check out his post at the Microsoft Dynamics Community site : "Best of the Best: Top Ten Tips for Microsoft Dynamics GP"

Microsoft Dynamics NAV How Do I videos on MSDN

2010-06-28T10:43:00.003-04:00

The MS Dynamics NAV Team Blog has posted a link to a series of "How To" vidoes for MS Dynamics NAV available on MSDN.

Topics Include:

Outlook Synchronization Configuration
Warranty Lots in Warehouse Management
Revaluation Journal Process for Inventory
Expiration Lots in Warehouse Management
Exact Cost Reversal

http://msdn.microsoft.com/bb629407.aspx - link to videos

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/nav/archive/2010/06/12/now-available-microsoft-dynamics-nav-how-do-i-videos-on-msdn.aspx - link to original post

Expanding into MS Dynamics NAV

2010-06-16T13:53:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will now be featuring articles and news that deals with MS Dynamics NAV as well. Look for lots of great content in the coming weeks.

Cheers,
Jay

5 Tips for Selecting the Right Shopping Cart

2010-06-16T13:49:00.001-04:00

Nazma from eBRIDGE Software has made great post to help people select the right shopping cart platform for their future ecommerce store.

"Choosing the best shopping cart solution for your launch into eCommerce is critical to the success of your online business. The right shopping cart can be a great marketing tool. Here are some features to look for in a shopping cart that can help promote your business.

1) Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a key feature to look for in a shopping cart. While many shopping carts offer the ability to create a great looking site, what is the point if no one can find it? While there are a lot of things you can to do create interesting content, your shopping cart’s technology controls search-engine indexing.

2) RSS Capability
Really Simple Syndication or RSS is a format for distributing web content. RSS feeds can be used by your business to advertise promotions, new products and press releases. RSS feeds attract the interest of the search engines and they reach new audiences, making them a powerful marketing tool. They also allow you to tap into the power of the social media networks. For example, you import your RSS feeds to Twitter or Facebook, allowing you to tap into your target market

3) Automated Cross-selling
When a customer looks at a product page or places a product in the shopping cart, a shopping cart with automated cross selling can recommend related products based on the customers’ own shopping behavior, resulting in higher sales per visit. For example, if a customer if your customer views a digital camera, it will suggest accessories such as a camera bag or memory card.

4) Coupon Code and Discount Support
Everybody loves a great deal. A good shopping cart should support coupons codes with flexible options so you can offer a variety of promotions to your customer, such as volume pricing.

5) Customer Review
Strong customer reviews encourage more sales. Your shopping cart should integrate customer reviews, either supporting a review system itself or easily connecting to a third-party customer review tool.

There are many shopping carts available. Here is a list of some shopping cart options that may meet your business needs:

Interspire / Big Commerce

Once you have selected a cart that suits your needs, the next step is determining how to integrate your shopping cart with your accounting system. eBridge allows you to seamlessly integrate your front- and back-end business processes, connecting your web store to your accounting software’s order, inventory and fulfillment systems. If you need help integrating your shopping cart to your accounting system, just give us a call at 1-800-755-6921 x270

Thanks,
Nazma
Team Leader, Support Services"

MS Dynamics GP 2010 (11) has gone beta

2010-02-10T12:49:00.002-05:00

The Offical Blog of MS Dynamics GP posted an article a couple weeks back stating that MS Dynamics GP 2010 (AKA 11) has gone to beta. More of the article can be read here.

Nexternal Integration to MS Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics SL and MS Dynamics AX

2010-02-09T22:20:00.001-05:00

I know....old news but I am lagging behind here.....

Application allows users to integrate Nexternal ecommerce web orders and update inventory automatically into over 37 major accounting packages.

BURLINGTON, Ontario (October 22, 2009) – eBRIDGE Software announced today that it has released a new connector application that will allow Nexternal webstore owners to integrate data to over 37 accounting packages including Sage, Microsoft, Intuit, SAP Business One and more.

This new application by eBridge will allow Nexternal merchants to further streamline their data input and order generation between the Nexternal Webstore and the merchants accounting system, eliminating the need to manually re-enter information. The merchant can either manually or automatically, on a user defined daily schedule, transfer Nexternal Webstore transactions such as; sales orders, account and contact information and new customers into their accounting system. Users can also send Inventory updates such as quantity, pricing, descriptions including new product additions to their Nexternal Webstore.

“eBridge remains committed to being the leader in providing quality integration solutions and this new application is another step in that direction.” said Colin Brown, President and CEO at eBridge Software. This new application will benefit the users in a host of different ways. Efficiencies are gained in account and contact management through an automated process, improved order management, and the elimination of duplicate data entry between the accounting system and Nexternal. This application is also compatible with all 35 accounting packages currently supported by eBridge, including Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, Microsoft Dynamics, Intuit and SAP.

About eBridge

Founded in 1993, eBridge Software leads the small to medium sized (SME) market in accounting software integration. Our powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) ePortal – including over 250 predefined connectors for EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management—and our eBRIDGE adapters with over 35+ accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only ‘last mile’ integration-as-a-service company to offer such a wide range of integration solutions. Our complete and flexible integration solution streamlines your business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visit www.ebridgesoft.com an EDI | CRM | SCM and Webstore front business software integration company.

About Nexternal

Nexternal Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of web based e-commerce software. Founded in 1999, Nexternal’s unique e-commerce system is used by hundreds of clients in many diverse industries. With locations in Carlsbad, CA and New Canaan, CT, Nexternal provides industry leading customer service.

For more information contact:

Marketing Coordinator

eBridge Software

Tel: 1.800.755.6921

E-mail: dmalda@ebridgesoft.com

AspDotNetStorefront Integration to MS Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics SL and MS Dynamics AX

2010-02-09T22:15:00.001-05:00

Media Contacts
Lisa Van Kuren
AspDotNetStorefront
602.490.0243
pr@aspdotnetstorefront.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AspDotNetStorefront and eBridge Integrate to Bring Accounting Packages to eCommerce

January 6, 2010 – Westlake, OH – AspDotNetStorefront, the leader in Microsoft ASP.NET eCommerce shopping cart software is proud to announce a partnership with eBridge Software, a world leading provider of accounting software integration solutions. This partnership is aimed at providing mutual customers the opportunity leverage accounting integrations with 37 of the world’s most popular accounting packages, including products from Microsoft, SAP, Sage and Intuit.

“Enabling e-Commerce store owners to concentrate on their businesses and not the manual entry of orders removes an enormous obstacle for them,” said Colin Brown. “In addition, having integration touch points into 37 major accounting packages will help AspDotNetStorefront expand their current solution offerings to their client base”.

“AspDotNetStorefront has always listened to our customers needs and responded in a proactive manner. So many of our customers can benefit from an accounting package integration without having to take the time to build the integration from scratch. This new strategic partnership with eBridge is so exciting, because it will offer AspDotNetStorefront users an easy tool to accomplish their accounting needs,” said Lisa Van Kuren, Marketing Manager for AspDotNetStorefront.

The eBridge integration leverages AspDotNetStorefront’s powerful WSI web service automation interface, allowing for seamless integration without modification core application files. The AspDotNetStorefront ML e-commerce shopping cart software is available starting at $1,295 (WSI module sold separately) athttp://www.aspdotnetstorefront.com. Full source code is available for developers. For information about AspDotNetStorefront, contact sales at (602) 490-0243 option 2 or email sales@aspdotnetstorefront.com. Ask us about discounts for multiple license purchases and developer pack specials.

About AspDotNetStorefrontAspDotNetStorefront.com, a division of Discovery Productions, Inc., is a privately held company headquartered in Westlake, OH that provides online e-commerce shopping cart software for over 10,000 merchants and over 6,000 developers and DevNet partners. For more information, visithttp://www.aspdotnetstorefront.com or call 602-490–0243, x2.

About eBridge

Founded in 1993, eBridge Software leads the small to medium sized (SME) market in accounting software integration. Their powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (laaS) ePortal – including over 250 predefined connectors for EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management – and our eBRIDGE adapters with over 37 accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only ‘last mile’ integration-as-a-service company to offer such a wide range of integration solutions. The complete and flexible integration solution streamlines the business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visitwww.ebridgesoft.com an EDI CRM SCM and Webstore front business software integration company.

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Magento Integration to MS Dynamics GP, MS Dynamics SL and MS Dynamics AX

2009-11-11T16:33:00.003-05:00

Solution to Offer On Demand Integration with Best-of-Breed EDI, Webstore, CRM and Accounting Suites.

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Canada and Los Angeles, CA – October 2, 2009 – the premier Open Source eCommerce Platform and eBridge Software, a world leading provider of accounting software integration solutions announced today their partnership aimed at providing best of breed back office software integration to users of the Magento Enterprise eCommerce platform. Although the number of retailers deploying eCommerce platforms continues to grow world wide, many eCommerce platforms do not easily connect with other, and often critical operational systems. This requires many deployments to depend upon custom solutions for a wide range of needs which along with being costly, places extra strain on resources. Varien, the Magento Company, provider of www.MagentoCommerce.com. To keep up with Magento news, please visit www.magentocommerce.com/company/press-releases and www.magentocommerce.com/blog.

“Integration with backend systems is a critical part of an eCommerce platform deployment and we are committed to making the process as seamless as possible,” said Roy Rubin, CEO of Varien. “With this partnership, Magento Enterprise retailers will get immediate access to standardized integration components for the leading, best of breed third party ERP, CRM, SCM and accounting packages. Magento Enterprise’s BridgeConnect module will facilitate quick integration and with minimal hassle, allowing merchants to realize harmony between back office systems.”

The eBridge software currently supports connectors for over 35 of the world’s most popular accounting packages, including products from Microsoft, SAP, Sage and Intuit.

“Enabling e-Commerce store owners to concentrate on their businesses and not the manual entry of orders removes and enormous obstacle for them,” said Colin Brown “In addition, having integration touch points into over 35 major accounting packages will help Magento provide a solution to their client base”.

A joint informational webinar will be scheduled shortly. Please check back for more information soon. For more information about Magento, visit www.MagentoCommerce.com. To keep up with Magento news, please visit www.magentocommerce.com/company/press-releases and www.magentocommerce.com/blog.

About eBridge
Since 1993 eBridge Software has been enabling data integration with EDI, CRM, SCM, and web store front systems for small to medium sized businesses. With thousands of customers and trading partners, and integration with over 35 accounting packages and back office software systems eBridge has emerged as the leader in providing quality integration solutions. For more information visit www.ebridgesoft.com

About Magento
Magento is a feature-rich, professional Open Source eCommerce platform solution that offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the presentation, content, and functionality of their online channel. Magento’s intuitive administration interface features powerful marketing tools, a catalog-management engine and is SEO optimized to give merchants the power to create sites that provide an unrivaled and rich online shopping experience for their customers, tailored to their unique business needs. Designed to be completely scalable and backed by an extensive support network, Magento is the ultimate eCommerce solution.

Source - www.ebridgesoft.com

Connect Salesforce.com to MS Dynamics GP, SL, AX and NAV

2009-09-24T16:34:00.002-04:00

Do you have orders sitting in Salesforce that need to get into your MS Dynamics ERP? With eBridge for Salesforce you can take all of your ‘closed won’ opportunities in Salesforce and automatically create sales orders or invoices within MS Dynamics GP, SL, AX and NAV. This will eliminate the manual entry and get rid of unwanted errors. For more information go to http://www.ebridgesoft.com/contact-us.html or feel contact me directly.

Cheers,

Jay Isaak

Visit eBridge at AX Decisions 2009

2009-09-15T15:14:00.003-04:00

eBridge Software will be taking part in AX and NAV Decisions 2009 on October 14th, 2009. AX Decisions is a virtual conference and trade show being held by our friends over at MSDynamicsWorld.com. You can listen to speakers and visit with vendors all from the comfort of your office.

For more information or to register for AX Decisions 2009 please visit http://axdecisions.com/

EDI for Boscov's

2009-06-26T10:34:00.002-04:00

If you are currently trading EDI with Boscov’s or just considering it you may find the following information useful. While working with a new prospect on an EDI integration project for MS Dynamics GP I came across Boscov’s EDI implementation guides and I have provided a link bleow to all thier vendor site that has the implementation guides for all the documents listed here:

-212 Motor Carrier Delivery Trailer Manifest

-214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status

-832 UPC Catalog850 Purchase Orders

-850 Purchase Order Pre-Pack

-852 Product Activity Data

-855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement

-856 Standard Pack ASN

-856 Pick Pack ASN

-Shipping Container Symbol Marking

-Contact List and Partnership Information

-Store List

More information can be found at Boscov’s Vendor Area.

Cheers,
Jay Isaak
Sales Representative (MS Dynamics)
1-800-755-6921 x269

Trading Partner Information Exchange

2009-06-26T10:27:00.003-04:00

I was passed a link to the Trading Partner Information Exchange by a colleague here at eBridge and I thought I would share it with everyone. By the looks of it, the site follows a bunch of the bigger trading partners and keeps track of any changes to the routing info or compliancy. You can set up notifications for certain stores so that you can stay informed on the changes by email. If you give it a try, feel free to leave a comment with your feedback.

Cheers,
Jay

eBRIDGE launches a new Online Community Website

2009-06-24T14:36:00.000-04:00

New focus on community will help users and prospects easily search thousands of pre-built EDI,
CRM, Webstore and SCM Integration connections, and visually build their own connection diagrams.
Read more here

What to consider when choosing an ecommerce provider

2009-06-19T15:04:00.003-04:00

Ty from Nexternal Solutions has posted a great article on the eBridge Software Blog on the top 5 things you should be considering when choosing an ecommerce provider. Click here to read the full article.

EDI for MS Dynamics AX - eBridge Software

2009-06-18T16:01:00.003-04:00

You may have noticed that this blog focuses mainly on MS Dynamics SL and MS Dynamics GP but as of today I am expanding the blog to also cover MS Dynamics AX. If you do have a project that requires either EDI, CRM or webstore integration with MS Dynamics AX then please feel free to contact me via my info on the right. I will be posting info about the various integration solutions we have to offer for MS Dynamics AX starting with EDI.

The ePortal solution from eBridge Software is a web based product that eliminates the need to manage and maintain the software that is required for EDI. With the ePortal you receive the benefits of having a translator and mapper without the headaches.

ePortal not only takes care of the software that is required for EDI but it allows removes the need for 3rd party communications. ePortal has the ability to connect to any trading partner using the method that is requested by that trading partner. All communication methods are supported, whether the trading partner requires AS2, FTP or VAN communication.

When dealing in the EDI world, communications are always followed by charges to use those forms of communication. ePortal gets rid of all transaction fees, kilo-character charges and interconnect costs while allowing clients to send unlimited transactions for a low annual fee. That annual fee not only includes transactions but it also includes unlimited data storage.

Through ePortal documents can be viewed and printed at anytime from any PC in the world that has internet and web browser access. Not only does logging into ePortal give you the ability to print documents that you receive but it allows provides web forms that allow you to manually create outbound invoices, advance ship notices and purchase orders. The web forms are provided as a back up solution in case of technical issues with MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL.

eBridge for MS Dynamics AX is a client application that handles the import and export of the EDI documents to and from MS Dynamics GP AX. eBridge is scheduled to monitor ePortal for new EDI documents and, when received, the documents will be transmitted via FTP and integrated into MS Dynamics AX.

The adapter for MS Dynamics AX follows the same business rules and logic that are included within the ERP. For example, the adapter will verify customers exist, customer balances and terms, products and pricing. Once a document has been imported into MS Dynamics AX a log file will be emailed stating what occurred.

The bridge will also be scheduled to monitor MS Dynamics AX for any new invoices or purchase order acknowledgments and send the documents to ePortal to be sent off to the trading partner.

Features Snapshot
· Unlimited transactions
· No transaction fees or kilo-character charges
· Includes all map edits and changes by the trading partner
· Hosted EDI software (document mapper and translator)
· Includes all communication methods (AS2, VAN, FTP, SFTP, ETC)
· Unlimited data storage
· Web forms for creating and sending outbound EDI documents when needed

If you would like more information on EDI integration for MS Dynamics AX please give me a call or send me an email. My contact information is included below.

Sincerely,
Jay
Account Manager
MS Dynamics EDI, CRM, SCM and Webstore Integrations
1-800-775-6921 x269
jisaak@ebridgesoft.com
www.ebridgesoft.com

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Macy's

2009-04-22T21:15:00.000-04:00

The eBridge Software Trading Partner Series was developed to give our customers a place to go to determine what the common EDI requirements are for their trading partners.

Today we are going to talk about the EDI requirements for Macy’s and what resources are available to help make the transition to EDI simpler.

Whether you have been requested to start using EDI to transact with Macy’s or you want to eliminate all the extra work required to key orders in manually, the best place to start is the vendor site for Macy’s calledMacysNet. This site has everything you need to become familiar with Macy’s EDI policies. One of the first links to visit will be the EDI Startup Form. One of the first things you will notice on this form is that it tells you exactly which documents you may be required to transact with Macy’s:

180 - Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification

240 - Motor Carrier Package Status

810 - Invoice

820 - Payment Remittance

832 - Price/Sales Catalog

846 - Inventory Inquiry/Advice

850 - Purchase Order

852 - Product Activity Data

855 - PO Acknowledgement

856 - Advance Ship Notice

The site also contains a listing of Macy’s EDI contacts, EDI Transmit Schedule, Macy’s EDI Implementation Guides and also the form for 856 testing.

Adding a trading partner like Macy’s can be an overwhelming experience if you are new to EDI or if you do not have the resources to handle the implementation so why not leave the implementation up to the experts.eBridge has been integrating EDI for 15 years and understands how to implement Macy’s EDI requirementsin a quickly and efficiently. With ePortal you can actually be set up to receive EDI documents from Macy’s in a couple days, not a couple weeks. Give me a call and I can answer any questions you may have on in regards to Macy’s or any other trading partner you may have.

PS - Don’t forget to follow eBridge Software on Twitter (http://twitter.com/eBridgeSoftware)

Cheers,
Jay

Account Manager - MS Dynamics GP and SL Integrations
1-800-775-6921 x269
jisaak@ebridgesoft.com
www.ebridgesoft.com

New eBridge Software Website

2009-04-22T20:31:00.002-04:00

Our marketing team has been working hard over the last few months and revamped the eBridge Software website. The new look is easier to navigate and has tons of new features like videos, a knowledge base and our new corporate blog.

Be sure to check out the new pages for EDI, CRM and Webstore integration for MS Dynamics GP and MS Dynamics SL.

Make sure you check it out!

Jay

Follow eBridge on Twitter and get the latest news and tips first!

2009-04-22T20:21:00.004-04:00

eBridge Software has signed up for the latest internet craze, Twitter. If you are a Twiiter user be sure to follow us - http://twitter.com/eBridgeSoftware. You will receive the latest blog posts news and updates from eBridge Software right on your Twitter and feel free to leave your feedback by messaging @eBridgeSoftware.

While you are adding eBridge to your Twitter, feel free to add me http://twitter.com/jisaak as well.

Cheers,

Jay

eBridge Software at Sage Insights 2009 in Nashville on May 11-13

2009-04-22T20:18:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,

I know this is a Microsoft focused blog but I know there are alot of MS VARS who dabble on the dark side, so if you are a Sage product reseller or user come visit us in Nashville, Tennessee from May 11-13 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Booth #1073.

eBridge is a Gold Certified Partner that provides solutions for integration to and from your webstore, CRM, EDI trading partner(s) and supply chain management systems with Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, Sage PFW, Sage BusinessVision and more.

Be sure to stop by Booth #1073 to get answers for your questions by one of our experience eBridge representatives.

Cheers,

Jay

EDI for Microsoft Dynamics GP and EDI for Microsoft Dynamics SL

2009-02-18T08:57:00.002-05:00

As a refresher, I am reposting a post I did early last year on our ePortal offering and the features and benefits that it provides for MS Dynamics GP EDI and MS Dynamics SL EDI integration. In the earlier edition it spoke mainly to EDI for MS Dynamics GP but I also want to make everyone aware that eBridge also handles EDI for MS Dynamics SL as well!

The ePortal solution from eBridge Software is a web based product that eliminates the need to manage and maintain the software that is required for EDI. With the ePortal you receive the benefits of having a translator and mapper without the headaches.

ePortal not only takes care of the software that is required for EDI but it allows removes the need for 3rd party communications. ePortal has the ability to connect to any trading partner using the method that is requested by that trading partner. All communication methods are supported, whether the trading partner requires AS2, FTP or VAN communication.

When dealing in the EDI world, communications are always followed by charges to use those forms of communication. ePortal gets rid of all transaction fees, kilo-character charges and interconnect costs while allowing clients to send unlimited transactions for a low annual fee. That annual fee not only includes transactions but it also includes unlimited data storage.

Through ePortal documents can be viewed and printed at anytime from any PC in the world that has internet and web browser access. Not only does logging into ePortal give you the ability to print documents that you receive but it allows provides web forms that allow you to manually create outbound invoices, advance ship notices and purchase orders. The web forms are provided as a back up solution in case of technical issues with MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL.

eBridge for MS Dynamics GP and MS Dynamics SL is a client application that handles the import and export of the EDI documents to and from MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL. eBridge is scheduled to monitor ePortal for new EDI documents and, when received, the documents will be transmitted via secure FTP and integrated into MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL.

The adapters for MS Dynamics GP and MS Dynamics SL follow the same business rules and logic that are included within the ERP. For example, the adapter will verify customers exist, customer balances and terms, products and pricing. Once a document has been imported into MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL a log file will be emailed stating what occurred.

The bridge will also be scheduled to monitor MS Dynamics GP or MS Dynamics SL for any new invoices or purchase order acknowledgments and send the documents to ePortal to be sent off to the trading partner.

Features Snapshot
· Unlimited transactions
· No transaction fees or kilo-character charges
· Includes all map edits and changes by the trading partner
· Hosted EDI software (document mapper and translator)
· Includes all communication methods (AS2, VAN, FTP, SFTP, ETC)
· Unlimited data storage
· Web forms for creating and sending outbound EDI documents when needed

If you would like more information on EDI integration for MS Dynamics GP or EDI integration for MS Dynamics SL please give me a call or send me an email. My contact information is included below.

Sincerely,

Jay

Account Manager

MS Dynamics GP and SL EDI, CRM, SCM and Webstore Integrations
1-800-775-6921 x269
jisaak@ebridgesoft.com
www.ebridgesoft.com

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Kroger

2009-02-17T13:11:00.001-05:00

For this installment of the Trading Partner Series we will be looking at Kroger and Kroger’s EDI requirements. Kroger provides a public website that explains the requirements of Kroger in great detail. The website is appropriately called Kroger EDI. This site covers all of the stores that fall under the Kroger, Peyton’s and Fred Meyer Food Group including Quality Food Center, Food 4 Less, Fry’s and City Market.

On the left hand menu there is a link for mapping. This link will provide you with all of the Kroger implementation guides that your EDI provider will require to create the mapping that is needed for EDI integration. The great thing about our ePortal solution is that we only need to create the mappings once. After the mappings have been completed they are made available to all our customers. You will notice on the site that some of the documents are repeated and you will see UCS beside one of those repeated docs. The UCS denotes that this mapping schema is for grocery (produce, meat, etc). Make sure you choose the correct document for your situation.

Another great feature of the Kroger EDI site is the DUNS Listing. Kroger provides you with numerous spreadsheets with all of their DUNS codes for the ship-to and bill-to locations based on the documents that you are sending and receiving.

The final thing I will touch on in this edition of the Trading Partner Series is the EDI contact list for Kroger. We are constantly asked by customers and prospects who they should call at XYZ company in regards to the EDI. Kroger lays it out for you on thier site and even breaks the contacts down based on what you might be looking for. This is always a great site to have bookmarked if you deal with Kroger.

If there are any trading partners that you would like to see focused on feel free to leave a comment for me.

Jay

eBridge will be at Microsoft Convergence 2009 (Booth #125) in New Orleans

2009-01-29T14:33:00.003-05:00

As many of you know eBridge Software will be attending the Microsoft Convergence 2009 trade show in New Orleans from March 10 - 13, 2009. Be sure to stop by Booth #125 to speak with myself or an eBridge representative to discuss your EDI, CRM, SCM or webstore integration needs.

Click here for more information on Convergence 2009 in New Orleans

If you have any comments or questions regarding the Convergence Show, please feel free to leave a comment. Also if you would like to book a meeting, just send me a quick email.

Cheers,

Jay

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Winn-Dixie

2009-01-29T13:04:00.000-05:00

As per request here are the EDI guidelines for Winn-Dixie. For those of you how may not be familiar, Winn-Dixie is a grocery chain based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Winn-Dixie is a little different then most retailers and publish anything and everything that has to do with their EDI requirements. They post their implementation guides, testing process and all application forms on the vendor area of the Winn-Dixie site. Below is a listing of the documents that Winn-Dixie transacts via EDI.

EDI 210 Freight Invoice

EDI 810 Invoice

EDI 820 Remittance Advise

EDI 824 Application Advice

EDI 850 Purchase Order

EDI 852 Item Activity (Warehouse)

EDI 852 Item Activity (POS)

EDI 855 PO Acknowledgment

EDI 875 Purchase Order

EDI 880 Invoice

In order to be compliant with Winn-Dixie they do have a minimum requirement of the only the EDI 850 Purchase Order and the EDI 810 Invoice. The best place to start when investigating EDI for Winn-Dixie would be the Winn-Dixie EDI Policy document. This document explains everything you will need to know about transacting via EDI with Winn-Dixie even including at what times of the day they will be sending and receiving documents. For help integrating Winn-Dixie EDI or just becoming EDI complaint with Winn-Dixie head over to the EDI section of our site and learn how eBRIDGE Software can help you build a stronger relationship with Winn-Dixie and your other trading partners.

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Home Depot

2009-01-14T13:22:00.002-05:00

Home Depot is one of the largest building supply chains in the world and by the list below they also have some large EDI requirements. If you go to Home Depot’s Supplier Center they list out all the EDI specifications and implementation guides to match Home Depot’s EDI requirements. Below I have listed the documents you may come across when trading with Home Depot:

EDI 204 - Load Tender
EDI 210 - Freight Invoice
EDI 214 - Shipment Status Invoice
EDI 315 - Ocean Shipment
EDI 810 - Invoice
EDI 812 - Debit / Credit Memo
EDI 816 - Store Listing
EDI 820 - Remittance Advice
EDI 850 - Purchase Order
EDI 852 - Point of Sale
EDI 856 - Advance Ship Notice
EDI 860 - Purchase Order Update
EDI 864 - Text Message
EDI 870 - Order Status Report
EDI 990 - Load tender Response
EDI 997 - Functional Acknowledgment

Looking at the list of documents the only ones on the list you may not understand and that have not been covered previously are the first 4: EDI 204 - Load Tender, EDI 210 - Freight Invoice, EDI 214 - Shipment Status Invoice and EDI 315 - Ocean Shipment. Odds are that you will not have to worry about these documents. These documents provide various details of shipments and are only exchanged between Home Depot and their Logistics partners.

When you formally sign with Home Depot, they will dictate which documents they would like to trade with you and you will need to communicate that information to your EDI provider and make sure it is a transaction set they have and support. This is a good time to explain the added value of eBRIDGE Software’s ePortal EDI Solution. Our Trading Partner Kits for ePortal provide you with all the documents that are required by a given trading partner. In the case of Home Depot, if they ask for only an 810 (Invoice) and 850 (Purchase Order) or they ask you for 10 different documents, the Home Depot Trading Partner Kit for ePortal will include them all.

For more information on our Home Depot Trading Partner kit or any other Trading Partner kit, feel free to leave a message here or contact me directly.

Thanks,
Jay

Ebridge Software Eportal Now Compatible With Blackberry Storm, Blackberry Bold And Apple Iphone

2009-01-12T14:13:00.002-05:00

eBRIDGE Software, the leader in business software integration solutions for EDI, CRM, SCM and web store fronts, is pleased to announce that its web-based document management system ePortal has passed testing for compatibility with Apple’s iPhone and the Blackberry Storm and Bold mobile devices.

This compatibility will allow our eBridge customers to access their documents via their mobile devices anywhere, anytime. Blackberry and iPhone compatibility will provide users with a host of advantages including:

• Instantaneous review of non compliant documents: receive notification and immediately review and correct errors for non compliant EDI documents anywhere, anytime on your mobile device;
• Provide constant monitoring – continually monitor status of critical transactions with your mobile device while on the road or out of the office;
• Total control – remove the boundaries of the office; provide the ability to ensure the most important business transactions are smoothly sending and receiving to your trading partners anywhere, anytime.

Having the ePortal as a web-based software as a service (SaaS) solution enables eBridge to ensure a client can use the latest advances in mobile technology to access their mission critical business documents. “Extending the reach of integration as a service (IaaS) to the SME market is a critical component moving forward” explains Colin Brown, CEO at eBridge. “This enhancement of mobile functionality will allow our clients to leverage the software as a service model (SaaS) well beyond the capabilities of the traditional applications on the market today.”

About ePortal

The ePortal Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform has been proven a powerful business integration engine in the small to medium sized business (SMB) market, with its ease of use and short setup time required for vendors to implement. ePortal was designed with Web 2.0 architecture in mind and so, provides the ability to view inbound and outbound documents in a user-friendly format from any remote station that has access to the internet. Web-friendly interface forms are used to enter data for outbound documents, which are then sent to the trading partner in the required EDI format. Our ePortal software as a service solution uses flexible and soft-coded XML technology as well as support for numerous EDI formats (ANSI X12, EDIFACT, etc.), resulting in an independent and flexible Integration Solution that effectively integrates with your financial system while meeting your company’s unique internal business processes.

About eBRIDGE Software

eBRIDGE Software, founded in 1993, leads the small medium enterprise (SME) market in accounting software integration. Our powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) ePortal—including over 250 predefined connectors, such as EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management—and our eBRIDGE adapters for over 37 accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only last mile integration-as-a-service company to offer the widest range of integration possibilities in the market today. This complete and flexible integration solution streamlines your business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visit www.ebridgesoft.com an EDI | CRM | SCM and Web store front business software integration company.

For more information contact:
Marketing Coordinator
eBridge Software
Tel: 905.631.8333
E-mail: marketing ( @ ) ebridgesoft dot com

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Target

2009-01-07T13:29:00.000-05:00

If you manufacture or distribute consumer goods, then chances are you either deal with Target or you want to. And just like another other retail giant, Target prefers to use EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) to purchase goods from their vendors. Target’s EDI requirements are available by visiting Target’s Partners Online portal. This portal is used to communicate with partners and provide valuable information about the business. If you are going to be selling to Target, this is where you will find all the information you need to begin the process of setting up EDI with Target. Below is a list of the documents that are used most often with Target.

EDI 810 - Invoice

EDI 850 - Purchase order

EDI 855 - Purchase order acknowledgement

EDI 856 - Advance ship notice (ASN)

EDI 864 - Text message

EDI 875 - Grocery purchase order

EDI 880 - Grocery invoice

These documents are fairly straight forward and we have covered them in previous installments of this series so I am going to focus on something new this week - EDI communication methods. Target’s EDI specifications allow you to communicate with them via a two methods. They allow you to either communicate via AS2 (direct internet connection) or you have to go through a VAN network. Given the choice most companies will go done the route of AS2 communication. Most AS2 solutions will eliminate the transaction fees that a VAN network will bring to the table. There are some AS2 solutions out there that will still charge per document, fortunately eBRIDGE Software’s ePortal EDI Solution will allow you to connect to Target via AS2 or VAN without the kilo-character charges or transaction fees that may be associated with these methods. For more information on Target’s EDI requirements and our EDI solution for Target feel free to contact me with the information below.

Cheers,
Jay

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Costco with MS Dynamics GP and SL

2008-12-29T16:06:00.002-05:00

Costco Wholesale is a chain of retail warehouses that operate internationally with 53 million members spread across 5 million businesses. In order to open up your products to their clientele you will need to meet the following EDI requirements:

810 Invoice

820 Payment Order/Remittance Advice

824 Application Advice

850 Purchase Order

860 Purchase Order Change/Cancel

864 Text Message

875 Grocery Purchase Order

880 Grocery Invoice

997 Acknowledgment Document

Here is some info on a few of the EDI documents that are new to the series. An EDI 820 document advises the payee of the details of the payment including any adjustments that have been made. The EDI 860 informs the vendor of any changes / cancellations that need to be made a purchase order by the customer. The EDI 875 is a purchase order for grocery products and the 880 is the accompanying invoice.

eBRIDGE Software has successfully supplied both integrated and non integrated EDI solutions for both Costco Wholesale and Costco Wholesale Canada. We have helped many small and medium sized businesses become EDI compliant. If you are looking for an EDI solution for Costco then give us a call. We can help you out by providing you with 15 years of knowledge and experience when it comes to EDI and how it actually reduces costs and increases productivity and sales!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-24T12:19:00.004-05:00

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Bed Bath and Beyond with MS Dynamics GP and SL

2008-12-18T10:32:00.003-05:00

Bed Bath and Beyond was started back in 1971. BBB focuses on selling domestic merchandise and home furnishings. With over 800 stores BBB has quite a large footprint in the retail market. Below are the documents that BBB trades with their vendors via EDI. For information on their implementation guides you can go to the Bed Bath and Beyond Vendor Support Site.

850 - Purchase Order
816 - Organizational Relationships
860 – Purchase Order Change
864 - Text Message
810 - Invoice
856 - Advance Ship Notice
UCC 128 Shipping Label

The two documents above that have not been covered in the previous editions of the trading partner series are the 816 and 864. The 816 (organizational relationships) provides the address of all the locations that you may need to bill or ship to along with the code that both BBB and you will use to reference these locations on a PO, invoice or ASN. The 864 is a text message. This document will provide you just basic information about the stores like the holidays they are closed.

eBRIDGE Software has helped many client become EDI compliant with Bed Bath and Beyond. We have mapped and tested against their EDI specs to ensure that all situations are covered. If you are currently dealing with Bed Bath and Beyond and looking for an EDI solution (web forms or integrated) then give me a call and I can explain eBRIDGE Software’s EDI solution for Bed Bath and Beyond.

Thanks,
Jay

Convergence 2009 registration is now open!

2008-12-09T16:02:00.003-05:00

Microsoft has opened the registration and posted the agenda for Convergence 2009 in New Orleans. The conference will be from March 10 - 13th. If you register before January 14th you will save $300 per attendee.

As always eBRIDGE will be heading down so make sure that the eBRIDGE booth is one of your stops at Microsoft Convergence this year!

For more info on Convergence 2009 head to the official site

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for Walmart with MS Dynamics GP and SL

2008-12-09T14:47:00.002-05:00

Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the world so it is pretty obvious that Walmart would implement an EDI system to handle the amount of orders they make on a daily basis. If your compnay is interested in transacting via EDI with Walmart, make sure that you are compliant on the following transactions:

850 – Purchase Order
856 – Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
810 – Invoice

Walmart also requires that a UCC-128 label is affixed to each carton that goes out on a shipment. By scanning the barcode on the label Walmart knows what items and the quantities that are included in the box. They will in then match that information with the information provided on the ASN. It is very important that your company has a reliable system in place to handle the 856 (ASN) and the UCC-128 labels. Any errors or delays in providing the information on time will result in chargebacks to your company.

If you are looking for a solution that can stand up to Walmart’s EDI requirements then give me a call or head to the eBRIDGE website to see eBRIDGE’s Walmart EDI solution.

Trading Partner Series: EDI Integration for GHX with MS Dynamics GP and SL

2008-11-20T14:14:00.002-05:00

GHX was created in 2000. Their goal is to standardize the way that the heath care industry transacts by managing the transactions and data format for all their partners. A single connection to GHX gives you the ability to send electronic documents to over 3,600 hospitals and suppliers. GHX requires the following base EDI transactions if you are a supplier that is joining GHX.

850 – Purchase order

855 – Purchase order acknowledgement

856 – Advance ship notice

810 – Invoice

With GHX, you will go through an extensive testing process where they will validate several best and worst case scenarios. This testing process is a little more thorough than most trading partners, but the benefit is that you will not have to retest the documents when adding a new partner though GHX.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions in regards to integrating GHX EDI with MS Dynamics GP or SL. Also if you are interested in more information on GHX, feel free to email me and I will pass you along my contact’s information.

Cheers,

Jay

905-635-3328

jisaak@ebridgesoft.com

EDI Trading Partner Series

2008-11-19T09:07:00.002-05:00

Hi All,

I will be launching a new series of articles that go through the EDI requirements of some of the major trading partners like Walmart, Target, Sysco, GM, etc. This will give you a good opportunity to learn a little about your trading partners and also find new trading partners that your company can deal with. Look for the first trading partner to be up today or tomorrow.

Thanks,

Jay

3PL EDI Integration for Microsoft Dynamics GP / SL

2008-10-10T15:28:00.004-04:00

A lot of companies utilize a third party logistics company (3PL) to manage their warehouse, inventory and shipping. Outsourcing your warehouse through a 3PL is a great way to allow your company to focus on its core business while leaving the logistics to the experts.

A 3PL does cause somewhat of a paperwork nightmare. Orders, inventory levels and shipment details all need to be sent back and forth between the logistics firm and their client. An EDI integration solution can alleviate all the headaches and stress of manually entering data and email and faxing information back and forth. Information is extracted from your MS Dynamics system, converted to EDI and then sent directly to your 3PL. The return documents are then picked up by eBRIDGE and integrated into your ERP. Here are examples of some of the documents that are sent via EDI between a 3PL and its client:

• 940 Warehouse Shipping Order
• 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice
• 944 Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice
• 846 Stock Status
• 947 Inventory Adjustment

A 3PL EDI Integration Solution by eBRIDGE Software is available for MS Dynamics GP and MS Dynamics SL.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Jay

eBRIDGE ePortal Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Active Transactions

2008-10-01T16:17:00.003-04:00

eBRIDGE Software announced today that its powerful ePortal platform continues to lead in the SMB integration market byreaching the milestone of 500,000 active and concurrent transactions in just eight short months.

With its unique model of hundreds of pre-configured connections and the only ubiquitous end-to-end integration solution, the eBridge ePortal continues to be a leader of technology integration in the SMB space. Using next generation .NET components the ePortal has been updated with a host of additional features to process documents faster and keep up with the demand of the thousands of transactions crossing the eBRIDGE ePortal each day.Transactions average well under a minute to traverse ePortal while undergoing transformations, validation and translations into a vast array of standards and unique document types.

ePortal, powered by Microsoft's BizTalk Server 2006 R2, connects a business to its customers, external business systems (Webstore, CRM, WMS, etc.) and EDI trading partners to allow for both fully integrated and online management of business transactions using a web-friendly interface.

"As the eBRIDGE ePortal grows, we've been listening to our customers and have adopted the functionality and capabilities they have requested," said Alex Stewart, VP Operations of eBRIDGE. "With the ePortal architecture it is easy to enhance the ePortal so that all users benefit from any one specific customer requirement."

With an architectural design based on the Web 2.0 revolution, ePortal provides the ability to manage transactions in a user-friendly format from anywhere in the world that accesses the internet. Web-friendly interface forms are used to enter data for manual transactions, which are then sent tobusiness partners or integrated into the ERP/Accounting system.

"Our customers need to focus on their primary business, so having the eBRIDGE ePortal solution take care of the integration of their various external business channels just makes sense," said Mr. Stewart. "With the second generation of ePortal enhancements combined with the next generation of capabilities from Web stores, CRM systems and on-line business tools the ePortal is set to provide all the capabilities of traditional Value-added Network providers."

For further information: eBRIDGE News, 1-800-755-6921
pr@ebridgesoft.com

MS Dynamics GP and SL Integration with UPS, FedEx and DHL

2008-10-01T15:46:00.003-04:00

The eBridge Courier Service Integration Solution connects your accounting system with your courier service to streamline your shipping process.

The eBridge Courier Service Integration Solution supports UPS®, FedEx® and DHL® services. The eBridge Courier Service Solution connects with the web service sites of these couriers without needing to interface with the courier shipping software.

By working in conjunction with the eBridge ASN Module, item and shipping details are automatically pulled from the accounting system, relieving the user from having to manually enter such information. The software is then used to pack the items into the packages and apply additional shipping information, such as billing options, service type, package type, and package dimensions.

After the items have been packed and the shipping information applied, a pickup request is sent to the courier. With the generation of the shipment, the courier returns confirmation and rate information, the package tracking ID, and a shipping label. The package tracking ID can then be automatically imported into the financial system. Shipping labels can be printed either from the eBridge application or the courier software.

The eBridge Courier Service Integration Solution even allows you to switch from UPS to FedEx to DHL without the purchase of additional software. With the Courier Service Integration Solution from eBRIDGE, information exchange is faster and more reliable, relieving the workload for your staff and simplifying the shipping process.

Benefits
• Connect accounting system with courier service
• Streamline data flow
• Eliminate manual data entry process
• Prevent data input errors
• Free up human resources
• Faster delivery time
• Save time and money

eBRIDGE ePortal Connects with Amazon

2008-09-30T15:32:00.002-04:00

eBRIDGE Software, the leader in accounting software integration solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its ePortal service for Amazon. The launch of this service delivers on the eBRIDGE commitment to continually advance ecommerce integration solutions for the SMB market.

Through eBRIDGE’s web-based ePortal service, we connect a company’s Amazon Storefront to their accounting or ERP system. Customer order information from Amazon is automatically integrated between your Amazon store and your accounting software. This completely eliminates any need for manual data entry.

HandStands was one of the first companies to connect Amazon and Microsoft Dynamics GP using this eBRIDGE technology. The decision has paid dividends for HandStands in their ability to market with eBay, Amazon and their traditional trading partners.

“We were happy to hear eBRIDGE had a solution for us,” stated Jade Hansen of HandStands. “Because its ePortal service constantly communicates with our Amazon store and allows for the instant integration of sales data to our Dynamics GP system, we’re saving valuable time with administrative tasks.”

The release of the ePortal service for Amazon delivers a flexible solution for customers using Amazon. This release follows the launch of the ePortal service for PayPal in August and eBay earlier this year. These launches support eBRIDGE’s commitment to provide complete and streamlined integration for the most popular ecommerce providers.

“The ability to now exchange and integrate order information from Amazon is another example of the powerful capability of the ePortal,” stated Colin Brown, President and CEO of eBRIDGE Software. “Through our commitment to continually advance our eBRIDGE ecommerce solutions, we align ourselves with our customers to solve their biggest integration challenges.”

Source: eBRIDGE Software
CONTACT: eBRIDGE News, +1-800-755-6921, pr@ebridgesoft.com
Web site: http://www.ebridgesoft.com/

Dynamic Communities Inc. and MSDynamicsWorld.com in Content-Sharing Collaboration

2008-09-05T14:14:00.002-04:00

BRIGHTON, Mass., September 3, 2008 -- Two independent organizations focused on serving users of Microsoft Dynamics products—Dynamics Communities Inc. and MSDynamicsWorld.com—have teamed up to provide top-quality content to their
constituencies.

Dynamic Communities Inc. is the administrative support organization for four user groups based on the four main Microsoft Dynamics products—Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG), Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG), Dynamics CRM User Group (CRMUG), and Dynamics NAV User group (NAVUG).

The collaboration is taking several forms, including the addition of a news section based on articles from MSDynamicsWorld.com within each user group newsletter. Additionally, MSDynamicsWorld.com reporters will be able to participate in appropriate user group discussions and interview the thought leaders of the groups to enhance the published news articles. Also, the organizations are collaborating on the upcoming gathering of user group members for the Summits of the AX, GP, and CRM User Groups and the Forum of the NAV User Group—all being held in Las Vegas between Sept. 16-24.

According to Andy Hafer, executive director of Dynamic Communities, "We have been striving to add value for our members on a number of fronts. Working with the folks at MSDynamicsWorld.com is a key addition. It enables us to offer a rapidly expanding selection of high-value news about Microsoft Dynamics industry, issues, and challenges, using the reporting expertise of MSDynamicsWorld.com."

Adam Berezin, MSDynamicsWorld.com’s CEO, stated: "This collaboration with the user groups supported by Dynamic Communities introduces us to a wide variety of committed Dynamics users, who can help us improve our level of reporting and analysis. We look forward to maximizing the value of this for the benefit of Dynamics users around the world."

For further information, contact:

Andy Hafer, CEO, Dynamic Communities Inc. Andy.hafer@dynamiccommunities.com

Adam Berezin, CEO, MSDynamicsWorld.com aberezin@msdynamicsworld.com

Souce: MSDynamicsWorld.com

EDI Solution for MS Dynamics SL 7.0 Released!

2008-08-26T09:53:00.000-04:00

This may be old news to some of you, but I wanted to keep the masses abreast to what happens here at eBRIDGE Software. Over the summer we released our solution adapter for MS Dynamics SL 7.0. This means that our EDI, webstore, and CRM solutions are now fully functional with MS Dynamics 7.0.

For more information on our EDI solutions for MS Dynamics SL 7.0 check out the eBRIDGE Software Website.

Cheers,
Jay

EDI Integration for MS Dynamics GP

2008-08-22T10:21:00.003-04:00

I get a lot of questions about our ePortal offering and the features and benefits that it provides for MS Dynamics GP 10 EDI integration so I thought this would be a good time to explain the solution and what it can do for your company.

The ePortal solution from eBRIDGE Software is a web based product that eliminates the need to manage and maintain the software that is required for EDI. With the ePortal you receive the benefits of having a translator and mapper without the headaches.

ePortal not only takes care of the software that is required for EDI but it allows removes the need for 3rd party communications. ePortal has the ability to connect to any trading partner using the method that is requested by that trading partner. All communication methods are supported, whether the trading partner requires AS2, FTP or VAN communication.

When dealing in the EDI world, communications are always followed by charges to use those forms of communication. ePortal gets rid of all transaction fees, kilo-character charges and interconnect costs while allowing clients to send unlimited transactions for a low annual fee. That annual fee not only includes transactions but it also includes unlimited data storage.

Through ePortal documents can be viewed and printed at anytime from any PC in the world that has internet and web browser access. Not only does logging into ePortal give you the ability to print documents that you receive but it allows provides web forms that allow you to manually create outbound invoices, advance ship notices and purchase orders. The web forms are provided as a back up solution in case of technical issues with MS Dynamics GP.

eBridge for MS Dynamics GP 10 is a client application that handles the import and export of the EDI documents to and from MS Dynamics GP 10. eBridge is scheduled to monitor ePortal for new EDI documents and, when received, the documents will be transmitted via secure FTP and integrated into MS Dynamics GP 10.

The adapter for MS Dynamics GP 10 follows the same business rules and logic that is included in MS Dynamics GP 10. For example, the adapter will verify customers exist, customer balances and terms, products and pricing. Once a document has been imported into MS Dynamics GP a log file will be emailed stating what occurred.

The bridge will also be scheduled to monitor MS Dynamics GP 10 for any new invoices or purchase order acknowledgements and send the documents to ePortal to be sent off to the trading partner.

Features Snapshot
· Unlimited transactions
· No transaction fees or kilo-character charges
· Includes all map edits and changes by the trading partner
· Hosted EDI software (document mapper and translator)
· Includes all communication methods (AS2, VAN, FTP, SFTP, ETC)
· Unlimited data storage
· Web forms for creating and sending outbound EDI documents when needed

eBRIDGE ePortal Connects with PayPal

2008-08-21T12:46:00.003-04:00

eBRIDGE Software, the leader in accounting software integration solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its ePortal service for PayPal. The launch of this service delivers on the eBRIDGE commitment to continually advance ecommerce integration solutions for the SMB market.

Through the web-based ePortal service, we connect a company's accounting software to their PayPal account. Customer payment information from PayPal is automatically integrated to the accounting software by marking orders as paid or by creating a separate cash payment document. This completely eliminates any need for manual data entry.

Foam Factory ofFt. Lauderdale, Florida, was one of the first companies to connect eBay and PayPal using this eBRIDGE technology. The decision has paid dividends for this manufacturer of mattress pads, acoustic soundproofing and other foam products.

"We knew the benefits of integration," says Carlo Badalamenti of Foam Factory. "But we were also impressed -- and relieved -- that eBRIDGE has the system to handle all the other complicated matters involving connection, communication, and data transformation."

The release of the ePortal service for PayPal delivers a complete and flexible solution for customers using PayPal. This release follows the launch of ePortal service for eBay in July. These launches support eBRIDGE's commitment to provide complete and streamlined integration for the most popular web store/payment tandem in the ecommerce market.

"The ability to now exchange and integrate payment information from PayPal is another example of the powerful capability of the ePortal," stated Colin Brown, President and CEO of eBRIDGE Software. "Through our commitment to continually advance our eBRIDGE ecommerce solutions, we align ourselves with our customers to solve their biggest integration challenges."

About Us
eBRIDGE Software, founded in 1993, leads the small medium enterprise (SME) market in accounting software integration. Our powerful combination of Integration-as-a-Service (IaaS) ePortal -- including over 250 predefined connectors, such as EDI, ecommerce, CRM, and warehouse management -- and our eBRIDGE adapters for over 37 accounting packages, makes eBRIDGE Software the only last mile integration-as-a-service company to offer the widest range of integration possibilities in the market today. This complete and flexible integration solution streamlines your business processes, saving you time and money. For more information visit http://www.ebridgesoft.com/

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Online Directory of Microsoft Dynamics Add-on Products

2008-08-14T10:10:00.002-04:00

I discovered a new site this morning that I thought would be useful for everyone. It is an online directory of MS Dynamics Add-on Products. It covers MS Dynamics GP, SL, AX, NAV, RSM and CRM. The 300+ add-ons listed are broken down under various categories including integration, financials, reporting and professional services.

You can find the site at:
http://www.microsoftdynamicsaddons.com

Cheers,
Jay

Try MS Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Live for free

2008-08-13T16:09:00.002-04:00

If you are considering purchasing a CRM, Micrsoft is offering a 90 day free trial of MS Dynamics CRM 4.0 and a 30 day free trial of MS Dynamics CRM Live.

For the CRM 4.0 go to http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/crm/default.mspx

For CRM Live go to http://offers.crmchoice.com/thirtyday

Cheers,
Jay

When to upgrade to MS Dyanmics SL 7.0

2008-08-11T16:42:00.003-04:00

I was surfing the net today trying to find some new MS Dynamics resource sites when I came across a great white paper that discusses what time is the right time to upgrade your accounting software, in this case MS Dynamics SL. Deciding when to take the plunge and upgrade an ERP is tough and hopefully this may help a few of you out with the decision.

You can find the white paper here

You may need to register for the site first. The site is MSDynamicsWorld.com Registration is free and the site looks like a solid resource for anyone in the MS Dynamics world.

Cheers,
Jay

MS Dynamics Resources

2008-07-04T11:12:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

I have updated the right side menu of the blog to include some resource sites that I have found useful when looking for information on MS Dynamics and EDI. If you have any sites that you would recommend, feel free to send them to me and I will add them to the list.

Here are the resource sites so far:

Cheers,
Jay

If you have any integration questions on the following packages, do not hesitate to ask

MS Dynamics SL (Solomon)
MS Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
MS Dynamics NAV (Navision)
MS Dynamics AX (Axapta)

eBay Store Integration

2008-06-09T13:36:00.005-04:00

Hi All,

I am pleased to announce that eBRIDGE Software has released an adapter for eBay. With this adapter you will be able to integrate all of your eBay auctions and stores right into your accounting software.

eBRIDGE will be attending the eBay Live show being held in Chicago June 19 - 21, 2008 so make sure you stop by our booth if you will be heading over.

The eBay adapter supports the following Microsoft products:

MS Dynamics GP
MS Dynamics SL
MS Dynamics AX
MS Dynamics NAV
MS Small Business Financials

For more information check out http://www.ebridgesoft.com/ or use my contact information on the right.

Cheers,
Jay

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008

2008-06-04T12:01:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone,

If you are heading down to Houston for the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 then make sure you come by the expo and say hi. I will be manning booth #460 for eBRIDGE Software. If you would like some time to sit down and chat, please contact me (info on the right) and we can set up a time at the show to get together.

If you are not aware, the MS WWPC is being held at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas from July 7 - 10. For more information check out https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40018508.

Hope to see you all there!

Cheers,

Jay

Why pay extra for being a successful company?!

2008-05-27T15:23:00.000-04:00

So you just had your best month ever. You had 200 more orders come in from your trading partners than ever before. You are on top of the world! You then receive your bill from your Value Added Network of choice and realize that there is a high price associated with being successful, VAN charges. They get you on kilo-characters, line items, transactions and interconnects to other VANs and you continue to pay because without the VAN you can deal with your trading partners. Well, think again!

You can eliminate all the fees that a VAN charges and roll it together with an end to end EDI integration solution that gets rid of all the ugliness of EDI. The ePortal Solution for eBRIDGE Software allows you to send and receive unlimited documents to and from your trading partners, gives you unlimited document storage, supports and includes all communication methods and bundles it all with a tight integration into your accounting package to remove all the manual labour of keying in the orders and invoices.

If you are paying VAN fees and want to see what other solutions are out there feel free to give me a shout and I will be happy to help.

Cheers,
Jay

eBRIDGE teams up with Microsoft for webcast on April 23rd

2008-04-16T11:04:00.000-04:00

eBRIDGE has partnered with Microsoft® to bring you an informative webcast on how eBridge integration can streamline your business process and increase the value of your Microsoft Dynamics™ ERP by eliminating timely and costly manual data entry.

This presentation will demonstrate how a complete EDI document exchange and integration system is achieved with the ePortal Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform from eBRIDGE Software.

Through the power of BizTalk® Server, the ePortal handles all data routing, communication, translator and mapping services. Document transactions can be viewed from any station that accesses the internet.

Sign Up Today!

eBRIDGE at Convergence 2008

2008-03-03T11:04:00.000-05:00

I wanted to remind everyone about Convergence next week. If you are attending, stop by and see me at the eBRIDGE booth. I look forward to meeting all of you!

See you in Orlando!

Jay Isaak

CRM Integration with MS Dynamics GP

2008-02-06T14:22:00.000-05:00

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems enable large amounts of diverse information to be shared in a dynamic structure among different departments of a company.

The eBridge CRM Integration Solution supports the exchange of important data between a CRM System and Microsoft Dynamics GP. An integration solution allows for the synchronization of information such as accounts, contacts, inventory, opportunities, and orders between both systems. This synchronization of data allows for instant access to key information for quick responses to customers regarding order status, product details and pricing.

Benefits
• Provide consistent information for sales and accounting staff
• Account and contact info is synchronized bidirectionally
• Products and pricing information is imported into CRM system from Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Opportunities/orders are moved from CRM to Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Allows for quick responses to customer inquiries regarding order status, and product details
• Eliminates data duplication and transposition errors
• One master customer record shared between systems that is accurate and reliable

Need more info?

The ePortal EDI Integration Solution from eBRIDGE

2008-01-17T13:19:00.000-05:00

The eBridge ePortal is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables for the remote exchange and viewing of EDI business documents with a webfriendly interface.

Available at a low monthly subscription fee per trading partner, ePortal provides you with the ability to view inbound and outbound EDI documents from any remote station that accesses the internet. Documents are displayed in a user-friendly format for quick and easy viewing. And with print capability in ePortal, these documents can be printed in either the userfriendly or raw format.

ePortal provides web-friendly interface forms to enter data for the EDI documents, which are then sent to your trading partner in the required EDI format. With an ePortal account, setting up a trading partner to exchange documents with involves only making an online purchase of the Trading Partner Kit on the eBridge web site. Once subscribed, all trading partner maps residing on the remote ePortal platform are associated with your company to allow for the immediate exchange, viewing and printing of documents.

Any upgrades to a new EDI version by the trading partner will be automatically reflected in the maps on ePortal, which is covered as part of the Trading Partner Kit subscription fee.

Benefits
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for document exchange and tracking
• Low monthly subscription fee per trading partner
• Handles translator, mapping, and communication functions
• View and print documents in user-friendly or raw formats
• Web forms for data entry and "on-the-fly" corrections/modifications
• Reprocessing capability
• Buy "off-the-shelf" trading partner kits for quick setup
• Upgrades to new EDI versions automatically reflected in maps
• Large volume document storage
• Storage and viewing of non-compliant business documents
• E-mail notification of received documents
• E-mail notification of unacknowledged outbound documents

Translator functions and communication responsibilities through the established and secure
channel with the Trading Partner are also assumed by ePortal, thereby negating the need to install and maintain on-premise communication and translator software. E-mail notifications are sent upon acceptance of documents or when an outbound document has not been acknowledged within a specified time.

ePortal stores inbound and outbound documents that have not passed EDI compliancy checking. The noncompliant error(s) for these documents can be viewed to enable the document to be corrected "on-the-fly" using web forms, and then reprocessed.

Archiving of documents is also offered with ePortal, providing less clutter on the screen and allowing for easier navigation.

ePortal utilizes the powerful Microsoft® BizTalk® Server 2006 R2 to orchestrate and optimize the document exchange process. With its capacity to process and store large volumes of document transactions, BizTalk Server offers enterprise features to smaller organizations and is the ideal platform for B2B document exchange.

About eBRIDGE Software

2008-01-03T13:43:00.000-05:00

eBRIDGE: Corporate Profile

Founded in 1993, eBRIDGE Software specializes in delivering powerful solutions that streamline the flow of critical data between business systems and the back-office accounting application.

eBridge solutions are available for over 35 accounting applications and move data from a variety of systems involved in everyday business operations, such as EDI, CRM, Webstore, SCM, logistics and warehouse management.

An eBridge Solution provides for the automatic and bi-directional movement of data between systems, eliminating manual and duplicate data entry and the resulting errors that occur from such a process. Employee resources are freed up and redirected, while costly trading partner chargebacks are prevented with the exchange of accurate data.

As an organization’s requirements grow with its needs, additional solutions are simply added to the eBridge software package to connect with the backoffice accounting application.

By providing accurate and timely exchange of data, eBRIDGE Software enables an organization to save time and money, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve its relationships with trading partners and customers.

Partners

eBRIDGE maintains partnerships with leaders in the e-business industry, including all major accounting software vendors, traditional VANs, Internet VANs, and CRM application developers. With these strong relationships, eBRIDGE delivers the solutions required for the timely and accurate exchange of critical information between business systems.

eBRIDGE Difference

• eBRIDGE Software is the leader in application-to-application integration and data-to-application integration in the small to mid-sized (SMB) market space.

• eBRIDGE is the only integration provider in the SMB accounting package market to provide a "universal" solution - one core bridge with several options for integration.

• Supporting over 35 accounting software packages from all the majorsoftware publishers.

• eBRIDGE does not resell accounting applications—this allows our sales staff to offer expert integration advise without conflict of interest or pressure to change accounting applications.

"Connecting your accounting software to a world of opportunity."