An eBridge Integration Solution is installed on-premise to exchange data between ePortal and your eBridge-supported financial system. An eBridge Integration Solution is comprised of the eBridge Application and the Universal Integration Engine (UIE).

The eBridge Application functions as the user engine to initiate the document exchange process between ePortal and the financial system, whereas the UIE remains "behind-the-scenes" and interact with the financial system to import or export data.

The UIE relies on soft-coded Scripts to match data between an XML document and the financial system database fields while adhering to the rules of the financial software and the procedures of a company's internal business process.

For example, with an inbound document such as an order, ePortal exports the order in an XML document. The Script, which has been designed specifically for the financial system and business transaction type, matches the XML elements containing the data with the appropriate financial system fields. See diagram.

For an outbound document, such as an invoice, the Script extracts data from the financial system and matches it to the specific XML elements. The XML document is then exported to ePortal. See diagram.

Strength of eBridge Integration

The strength of the eBridge integration process is the Universal Integration Engine (UIE) and its use the XML language and soft-coded integration Scripts. The Script contains the logic to integrate data, apply the desired financial system rules, and follow the company’s internal business process.

The flexibility offered by these Scripts ensures that future enhancements or customizations to the financial system or business process are easily applied, as all that is required is an adjustment to the Script. This means little to no interruption to your business process and faster updates to keep you on track and on time!