OpenText Trading Grid

What OpenText Trading Grid is

OpenText Trading Grid is a cloud-based B2B integration platform for exchanging data across digital supply chains. It links internal systems with external partners through EDI, APIs, managed file transfer, and pre-built ERP integrations. OpenText says the network offers access to more than one million pre-connected businesses globally. The platform translates among EDI, API, and custom file formats, and supports business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, ship notices, and remittance advices.

Trading Grid supports standards including ANSI X12, EDIFACT, Tradacoms, RosettaNet, ebXML, Odette, SWIFT, and VICS. Its connection methods include AS2, AS4, SFTP, OFTP2, FTP/S, and HTTP/S. More than 200 pre-built connectors are available for ERP, CRM, financial, and ecommerce platforms; named integrations include SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, and IBM iSeries. Users can onboard partners through a self-service interface with no-code tools. Dashboards, alerts, and reports show integration performance, while an embedded AI assistant can automate error recovery, explain EDI in plain language, and surface insights. OpenText cites encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1/2/3 Type II, HIPAA compliance, and support for GDPR and e-invoicing requirements. The paid service has pricing on request; a fully managed option covers partner onboarding, mapping, and 24/7 monitoring.

Who it suits

Trading Grid is aimed at supply chain leaders, IT teams, and operations managers who need to connect internal systems with trading partners. It may suit organizations exchanging business documents across multiple formats or standards and looking for self-service partner onboarding or a fully managed service.

Getting started

1. Visit the OpenText Trading Grid website.
2. Contact an expert to discuss pricing.
3. Connect internal systems and external partners using supported integration methods.
4. Configure trading partners through the self-service no-code interface, or consider the fully managed option.
5. Use the cloud service through its web interface or API.

Verdict

Choose Trading Grid if your organization needs cloud-based exchange with trading partners across EDI, APIs, and file formats, with options for self-service or managed onboarding. Look elsewhere if you need a published price before contacting the maker.