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Enhance business performance with supply chain data integration

38%
of companies continue to exchange business documents using email, fax or other manual methods [1]

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Avoid the costly bottlenecks and missed opportunities that can hinder business growth and your ability to pivot with market shifts. Stay flexible and competitive with B2B integration solutions for any size business.

IT modernization journey

Bridge resource or skills gaps as you integrate. Our ERP adapters or custom supply chain data integrations are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining business continuity.

Market expansion and new opportunities

Are new opportunities slipping away? Quickly onboard new trading partners, support international and cross-industry operations, and leverage our decades of global B2B integration strategy expertise.

Compliance efforts

Keep up with ESG, sustainability, SCOPE3, and e-Invoicing mandates. Choose a B2B EDI integration platform that navigates complex vendor and customer requirements to ensure compliance.

Easy EDI integration for beginners

Meet buyer and vendor EDI requirements using our B2B integration platform. Pre-built trading partner connectivity kits make supply chain data integration simple, regardless of your prior EDI knowledge.

Future-proof your operations with AI-ready data

Upgrade your EDI integration into an AI asset. Our secure digital backbone leverages AI to extract instant insights from your data flows today, while preparing you for future AI innovation.

Secure file transfer and EDI in one platform

Centralize your supply chain data integration. From FTP and managed file transfer (MFT) to complex EDI, view and manage all internal and external supply chain transactions in one place.

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B2B integration optimizes information flows across your ecosystem

  • Boost efficiency and accuracy

    Eliminate error-prone manual processes and speed information exchange via a single intelligent connection platform, saving time and money.

  • Accelerate partner onboarding

    Leverage the world’s largest EDI network to quickly connect to buyers and vendors and meet their EDI connectivity requirements.

  • Build business agility

    Improve your business's agility and resilience with a flexible B2B integration solution that can quickly pivot and capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

  • Strengthen customer relationships

    Collaborate securely with partners and provide accurate and timely responses to inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Enhance visibility with supply chain data integration

    Track and trace assets in your supply chain, including orders and confirmations, and set alerts to mitigate risks before they impact business.

  • Prepare your B2B infrastructure for future AI capabilities

    Adopt a scalable AI-ready EDI integration platform that easily evolves to support new supply chain AI capabilities and advancements as your business grows.

See how OpenText delivers B2B integration for global scale

OpenText Trading Grid is the world's largest B2B integration platform

What if you could automate processes, seamlessly exchange any type of business documents, and easily collaborate with partners, suppliers, and customers around the world? That’s what B2B integration delivers.

Operating the world’s largest business network, OpenText offers B2B integration solutions ranging from basic EDI connectivity to complex, ecosystem-wide integrations. Accelerate ROI and build efficient, resilient supply chains with a B2B integration solution tailored to your specific needs.

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B2B integration resources

January 27, 2026

How to choose the best B2B integration software in 2026

Learn how to find the best B2B integration solution for you, without the jargon and guesswork.

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July 25, 2025

13 Smart ERP integration tips for IT buyers

Future-proof, secure, and simplify ERP modernization with 13 ERP integration tips for IT buyers.

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July 25, 2025

5 integration moves that make or break your ERP upgrade

Modernizing your ERP system isn’t just another tech upgrade—it’s a high-stakes move.

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May 07, 2025

Top 5 signs you need an EDI strategy and B2B integration insights

Are you unknowingly limiting your growth potential? It might be time to implement an EDI strategy.

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  • B2B integration is the automation of business processes and communication between two or more organizations. It allows companies to exchange crucial data, such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices, electronically. By connecting disparate internal systems with external partner systems, businesses eliminate manual data entry, reduce costly errors, and accelerate transaction cycles. Ultimately, it transforms fragmented supply chains into cohesive, digital ecosystems that can adapt swiftly to changing market demands.

  • Legacy systems often create data silos that slow down operations and obscure visibility. Modern B2B integration provides real-time data exchange across your entire business network. This visibility allows companies to anticipate disruptions, optimize inventory levels, and respond to customer needs instantly. In today's volatile market, an agile, integrated supply chain is a distinct competitive advantage, ensuring business continuity and fostering stronger collaborative relationships with global partners.

  • EDI is the traditional standard for structured, batch-oriented data exchange, widely used for routine transactions like invoicing. APIs offer real-time, synchronous communication, ideal for instant data validation, tracking, and rapid system connectivity. Rather than choosing one over the other, a modern B2B strategy combines both. Enterprises can leverage modern EDI to API hybrid connectivity to support legacy infrastructure while leveraging the speed and flexibility of modern web services.

  • AI and B2B integration are better together. AI improves integration by automatically correcting data anomalies before they flow into internal ERP systems, while integration fuels AI with the comprehensive data required to accurately predict disruptions. OpenText eliminates security risks by embedding this AI directly into the platform. Because your supply chain data already securely flows through OpenText™ Trading Grid™, our native AI analyzes it in place. This setup means you never have to expose sensitive operational data to a third-party AI vendor.

  • Organizations frequently struggle with complex trading partner onboarding, fragmented data standards, and security vulnerabilities. Managing hundreds of distinct supplier configurations requires significant IT resources. Additionally, poor data quality leads to transaction errors and operational delays. Overcoming these B2B and EDI hurdles requires a centralized cloud platform that standardizes data workflows, simplifies onboarding, and ensures end-to-end security compliance.

  • Look for a centralized platform like OpenText Trading Grid, a powerful cloud platform that supports hybrid integration, including both EDI and APIs. Key capabilities must include robust security protocols, end-to-end data visibility, and global compliance adherence. Additionally, choose a vendor that offers managed services to offload the burden of partner onboarding and platform maintenance, allowing your internal IT teams to focus on core strategic initiatives.

  • OpenText provides comprehensive, cloud-based B2B integration solutions that seamlessly connect internal applications with external global trading partners. By leveraging advanced automation, embedded AI, and deep protocol support, OpenText helps businesses of all sizes optimize supply chain visibility, streamline workflows, and ensure secure data exchange. Our flexible EDI and B2B platform scales easily to support growing partner networks while reducing total cost of ownership.

  • Choose OpenText Trading Grid with B2B managed services deployment to combine an enterprise-grade integration platform with specialized, hands-on expertise. OpenText handles the entire integration lifecycle, from partner onboarding and data mapping to ongoing system maintenance and 24/7 support. This approach mitigates operational risk, ensures high data quality, and frees your internal resources to focus on innovation and business growth.

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