Data Interchange
UK-based EDI vendor, founded 1986 and acquired by Epicor in 2022, positioned around B2B integration via its DiNet value-added network and EDI gateways, with deep historical roots in automotive and manufacturing across Europe.
Technical capabilities
| Standards | EDIFACT · X12 · ODETTE · VDA · TRADACOMS · EANCOM · PEPPOL BIS |
|---|---|
| Protocols | OFTP2 · AS2 · SFTP · FTP · VAN · API |
| Deployment | SaaS · On-prem · Hybrid |
| Integration model | EDI-as-a-Service combining an EDI gateway (Odex), a mapping tool, browser-based Web EDI and enterprise B2B integration, delivered as managed cloud, on-premise or hosted, complemented by the DiNet VAN and managed partner-onboarding services. |
| E-invoicing / compliance | E-invoicing appears to be addressed via PEPPOL and standardised invoice exchange in Web EDI; the exact scope of local mandates (CTC, e-reporting) is not detailed in public sources — to be confirmed. |
Positioning
- Segment: Automotive and manufacturing first and foremost, plus retail, logistics/transport and business services.
- Geography: UK and Europe with international reach (DiNet network used globally), reinforced by being part of the Epicor group.
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Long-standing automotive and manufacturing specialisation, with heritage tied to the origins of the ODETTE/OFTP protocol
- Integrated gateway + mapping + Web EDI + DiNet VAN offering spanning managed cloud, on-premise and hosted delivery
- Backed by the Epicor (ERP) group since 2022, broadening the integration ecosystem
Watch-outs
- Primarily European/UK footprint and positioning rather than global
- Functional breadth beyond core EDI (API management, general-purpose iPaaS) to validate against requirements
- Exact e-invoicing/per-country compliance scope to be confirmed with the vendor