Hello Anne, Translators like GXS AI and Gentran are well suited for data translation right out of the box. When it comes to EDI translation, it is not that hard to learn the language of these translation tools and create applications. Many of us who worked with one or two translators find learning a new one not that difficult.
BizTalk can handle any task that you throw at it. It is based on Microsoft's .NET framework, so you can use .NET code to customize any application you create. You can create code libraries, custom components, adapters for virtually anything.It can handle all of your communication needs - and you can extend or customize communications to suit your needs. In addition ,you can easily go to the Internet for sample code, problem solving and best practices. There is lots of free information available on Microsoft's websites. You can even download and run the Developer Edition of BizTalk for free (no time bomb). With the download you get compliant X12 and Edifact Schemas. However, development and maintenance of BizTalk requires some competency in C# .NET and SQL server. Although, these developers/consultants tend to be senior, their skill set is quite readily available. Having worked with both, I would say this: - traditional translators are quick and efficient. - BizTalk does require more resources, however it can reward the enterprise in other ways. Dylan On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 1:51 PM, anneco_2000 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Is there anyone out there currently working with Biztalk? How does it stack > up against tradtional EDI translators like Gentran? > PLEASE no Sales Reps contact for any translator. I am just looking for user > opionions please. > > regards, > Anne > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ ... Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
