DataXstream Announces Virtual Integration Infrastructure at SAP® TechEd 2008 Las Vegas

Customers Can Integrate Now with Virtual Integration Infrastructure from DataXstream

LAS VEGAS, NV – Sept. 9, 2008

DataXstream today announced at SAP® TechEd 2008 Las Vegas availability of its Virtual Integration Infrastructure (VII): a powerful integration platform delivered as a utility service.  DataXstream VII provides simplicity and affordability by pairing a comprehensive hosted integration platform with DataXstream’s deep integration experience.

“This is a great opportunity for DataXstream to maximize the value we bring to customers,” said Tim Yates, DataXstream CEO.  “Our Virtual Integration Infrastructure allows us to implement full-functioned, end-to-end enterprise application integration (EAI) infrastructure in a matter of weeks.  With DataXstream VII we free customers from the burdens of implementing and managing integration scenarios.  We enable their IT resources to focus on activities that provide greatest business impact.”

The Virtual Integration Infrastructure (VII) by DataXstream is the world’s first offering in the burgeoning Middleware-As-A-Service (MAAS) market.  By leveraging the first full-functioned EAI platform available as a service, DataXstream delivers world-class integration capabilities at a fraction of the cost and time of a traditional implementation.  This type of utility based computing in the cloud is gaining momentum because it lowers development and support costs while meeting business requirements.    MAAS is especially suitable for organizations that would not like to maintain an in-house data movement and transformation infrastructure.

In addition to a world-class technical solution, the VII platform is supported by DataXstream’s deep integration expertise.  DataXstream integration specialists work with customers every step of the way—interface design, build, implementation, and support—to ensure integration scenarios not only fulfill the business needs for system integration, but do so in a cost-effective, robust, and secure manner.

“DataXstream VII scales with you,” said Craig Stasila, principal technical architect.  “Our support team monitors system usage and availability to ensure that you have the resources you need, when you need them.”

DataXstream’s utility pricing means you only pay for the resources you use–similar to your mobile telephone bill.  All inclusive pricing means an end to up-front software costs and maintenance fees, the overhead of server maintenance, hardware and operating system support, and the ever-increasing heating and cooling requirements of a modern IT infrastructure.  DataXstream VII offers a real cost savings over any alternatives.

SAP TechEd 2008 is SAP’s largest ecosystem education event of the year, which is being held Sept. 8-12. DataXstream is exhibiting at TechEd in booth 23.

About DataXstream, LLC
Since 1996 DataXstream has been providing world class integration and infrastructure consulting services to companies running SAP solutions.  DataXstream specializes at integrating heterogeneous platform landscapes to deliver seamless business solutions.

In recent years the DataXstream portfolio has expanded to include software development and integration of products complementary to SAP applications.

DataXstream is a participant in the SAP Referral program.

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DataXstream Can Integrate Anything To SAP – Even A Toaster!

bluetoasterWhy would you integrate a toaster with SAP?

SAP integration is our specialty. We figure that if we can integrate SAP to a toaster, we can integrate SAP to anything! From shop floor-automation, warehouse automation, accounts receivable, human resource management systems and, well, toasters, DataXstream is the leader in SAP integration.

How do you integrate a  toaster with SAP?

How did we integrate SAP to a toaster? First, we created a custom ABAP application on our SAP R/3 4.7 Enterprise application server. This custom program calls a RFC on our SAP Netweaver Exchange Infrastructure 3.0 (XI) server. The XI server converts the RFC call into a web service XML message. The web service message is sent to a custom web service application implemented on Microsoft IIS 6.0. The web service application receives the XML message and uses a .NET DLL to communicate with a programmable logic controller (PLC) server. The PLC server communicates with a PLC that controls a stepper motor. The stepper motor is attached to the handle of the toaster. The handle is lowered to start the toaster and raised when the appropriate amount of time has elapsed. In addition to the SAP integration, DataXstream resources handled every step of the process including .NET programming and hardware fabrication.

Video of DataXstream Toaster Integration With SAP

SAP Interface Design

By: Timothy Yates

Description:

While there are many different ways to approach SAP system integration design, there is no right or wrong way
necessarily, but success usually lies in the attention to details.  The following document outlines a possible
approach to an SAP integration project.  Previous integration knowledge in a particular functional area is
beneficial however overall integration experience is more critical.  The more hours spent in general on SAP
integration the better.  Integration technology is continuously changing and adapting therefore continuous
learning and training is required to be effective at integration design.

SAP Interface Design