Entity's PRISM

Peace of Mind - Daily Message Management

Entity’s PRISM Software is designed to be a fully functional message management tool for day-to-day use. It is designed for enterprises, small, medium or large, that do not wish to invest in message mapping tools.

The thinking behind PRISM is that message mapping, that is setting up the translation map between an EDI standard and your business applications, happens infrequently, usually once at set up, and it is not cost effective for an organisation to invest in expensive specialist skills and software tools in house. The alternative PRISM approach is to separate out the implementation from the operation.

PRISM provides for peace of mind daily operation. PRISM manages the messages as they are sent and received, moving them when needed to the place they should be, in the required format, logging what happens and highlighting errors that may occur.

Message maps are then purchased as a one time set up cost. Typically the effort to set up a map is between 1 and 5 days, depending on the size, complexity and standards used. The result is that PRISM has a much lower cost than other types of EDI software, because it does not include the functions that you will not use.

PRISM is designed to connect to Information Exchange the leading Global Value Added Network provider. Information Exchange is robust, secure and provides full track and trace facilities and it does this at a price that is generally significantly lower than competitor services. If your trading partners are registered on other networks Information Exchange provides a full interconnect service that enables messages to be exchanged with these networks.

PRISM offers service reliability, ease of use and value for money. It is an unbeatable proposition.

Managing the EDI Message

Functions -using a user friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface), PRISM is designed to allow the user to specify the following:

connection method; connections can be scheduled using the Windows services
mailbox
trading Partners
trading Partner details, e.g. mailboxes, test mailboxes, etc
messages – sending, including parameters
messages – receiving, including parameters

PRISM - How it works

PRISM uses a Windows Explorer style hierarchy of folders to manage the set up and operate the EDI relationships.

The PRISM software manages the messages and the translation of messages to and from your trading partner according to the installed message maps. It supports EDIFACT and TRADACOMS. Other support is available please enquire.

PRISM uses FTP connection to the internet. This may be dial up from a stand alone PC or it may be from a networked PC using the corporate internet connection. [In the latter case there will be Firewall policy issues that will need to be addressed. Entity can advise you on these issues should you choose the route across your Firewall.

FTP provides for file level recovery. This is the recommended recovery level when using the FTP gateway into Information Exchange. If a connection session fails the system will re-dial a set number of times (parameter driven) to ensure that all data are uploaded and downloaded.

An audit trail is maintained with parameter settings to adjust the level to suit the activity. For example, during the testing, a high level of audit may be desirable, but for subsequent operational use you may select a lower level.

Hardware

You will need to have suitable hardware on which to run these applications, such as:

Windows 2000 (or above) PC
connection to the internet

The cost of this equipment is not included.

Software Licence Costs

Entity PRISM Message Management software.

Initial Licence including telephone support to first anniversary	£2,950
Annual renewal of software licence, including telephone support	£590

Entity PRISM Message Management software - XML enabled.

Initial Licence including telephone support to first anniversary	£3,950
Annual renewal of software licence, including telephone support	£790

EDIINT AS2 connectivity incurs extra cost for Cyclone Activator dependent on the number of trading partners. Please ask for further information.

If you wish to purchase this product, then please contact Richard Foskett at Entity on 01795 415800 or email info@entity.co.uk

All prices exclude VAT. Hardware, ISP and Information Exchange service costs are excluded. All product or company names or logos mentioned are the trade marks of the respective owners and are used only in such a manner as intended to be for the benefit of such trademark owners and Entity intends no infringement of such trade marks. Prices correct at 02/10/08.