MOND Semantics Integration
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The document introduces MOND TM software, which provides a common data model and semantic mapping capabilities to enable quick and easy integration and maintenance of transformations between different platforms and data sources. It discusses challenges with traditional integration approaches and how MOND TM addresses these challenges through features such as template maps and rules, a semantics engine, support for various data formats and protocols, and packaged integration of common standards. The document also outlines the value propositions of MOND TM such as reduced costs, increased flexibility, automation and compliance. It concludes with answering some frequently asked questions about the software.
MOND Semantics Integration
- 1. Intelligent Integration MOND ™
- 2. Agenda Introduction MOND ™ MOND ™ software MOND ™ added value Questions & Answers
- 3. Importance of integration “ Firms are in dire need of the tools that will enable it to define the appropriate relationship, be it collaboration or contract commitment, with its trading partners.“ “ To achieve a network-wide collective response, firms need new tools that can help them orchestrate the actions within their enterprise and among trading partners to accurately share and respond to these signals.” (1) Forrester April 2006 (1)
- 4. Integration projects are challenging EDI does not meet complex requirements Rigid structure evolving at a small pace Business Process, BAM are not possible Standards are focusing on XML. No common standards for XML Conflict not solved between industry and software vendors Companies want to outsource specific part of their business Gaps are found in today’s requirements Vendors Solutions are focusing on technology implementation EAI is addressing transport and infrastructure ETL is focusing on low-end data integration SOA is currently defining its technical stack.
- 5. And as a consequence costly…. Functional knowledge gap Data architects are necessary to define/select data standards Data architect and functional Analysts need to match project and long-term strategy Functional Analysts rely on technology for implementation. Technical knowledge gap Development required on the full stack by technology experts Bespoke development on >80% of projects Heavy maintenance required for minor upgrades.
- 6. Integration challenges: standardization "For medium-to-large-sized organizations, unstructured, semi-structured and complex-structured data has become prevalent in … integration scenarios.” (source: Gartner) Semantics
- 7. Principles of semantics mapping Compliance officer Definition of compliance rules for each document Functional Analyst or data architect Linking of Business Terms and Keywords Functional Analyst or data architect Definition of catalogue’s keywords ; description of every data element necessary for the integration process Project member or Functional Analyst Definition of an integration project: Selection of source and target project, automatic generation of the transformation, test scripts. Profile Step Sequence Functional Analyst or data architect Discovery and assignation of Business Terms for each physical structures (database, files and documents) present in the application landscape Technical team Deployment in the runtime environment (One time) Functional Analyst or data architect Set-up of catalogue for each business process
- 8. Principles of semantics mapping
- 10. Agenda Introduction MOND ™ MOND ™ software MOND ™ added value Questions & Answers
- 11. MOND™ Software MRP Scripts Platforms supported IBM AIX, zOS Linux Redhat Sun Solaris 9, 10 Windows XP Legacy CRM ERP Web Servers supported BEA webLogic IBM webSphere JBoss (native) Oracle AS Engine Mond™ software is based on a common data model enabling quick and easy to maintain transformations. MOND Database supported MySQL (native) or Oracle 9i, 10g or MS Sql 2000 Legacy CRM ERP Web MRP
- 12. MOND™ Software Any Position DB CSV ISO Flat XML Main Capabilities Semantics, compliancy engine Design, Project and Test mode SEPA Template maps, scripts Deployment features. Semantics Compliancy Transport messaging File pulling, posting http(s) post, get WebSphere MQSeries Web services, WSDL, SOAP Template Maps and Rules EDIFACT 93-98 XML-IDOC, xCBL, GS1 SWIFT, SEPA, XBRL REACH, HL7, CDISC MOND™ software is pre-packaged by MOND Team with Template Maps and Rules for a quick and evolutive implementation in compliance with European standards
- 15. Software features Template Maps GUSI SWIFT RNIF (v2) Core Product Semantics Project Transport Extensions Flat-file Database JMS EDI (v2) Template Rules REACH Payment eInvoice (v2) Compliance Engine Editor (v2) Alerting (v2)
- 16. Maintenance & Support Support complies with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Communications means employed Email – support.emea@mondtechnologies.com Forum – Secure dedicated zone Phone – 0800 number. Three maintenance packs are available Standard pack (8H-18H) Gold pack (8H-18H enhanced response time) Premium pack (24H coverage with enhanced response time)
- 17. Agenda Introduction MOND ™ MOND ™ software MOND ™ added value Questions & Answers
- 18. Why MOND ™? Current situation Companies heavily invested in integration softwares with mixed results Sotfwares media oriented and tool based Very large development and maintenance costs No flexibility and little automation Lack of expert resources MOND ™ solution Solution plug and play Customer driven Dramatic cost saving integration of core enterprise applications Automation of repetitive tasks Compliance of data exchanges guaranteed
- 19. Value proposition Revenue Economic Value Expand revenue opportunities Enhance customer value Improve costs structure Increase asset utilisation Costs Strategic integration Flexibility Minimizing risk Software As Service Project and development Maintenance Shared capability Semantics approach
- 20. Increase Asset utilisation Before MOND (Ad Hoc) After MOND (Industrialisation) Emerging industry or software standard, new legislation…. Analysis of the new interfaces/compliance rules (n*5 days) Design (n*5 days) Custom Development (n*5 days) Tests (n*5-10 days) Maintenance. Install the software (2 days) Install/Test Templates (n*0.5 days) Or Implement Templates (n*1-5 days) Maintenance.
- 22. Expand revenue opportunities Quick Time-To-Market in SOA architecture Industry compliance certifications Multi-channel data exchange expandable to RSS, Mash-ups… Full web based software enables ASP model for external clients Possible Software as a Service and Shared Capabilities models.
- 23. Agenda Introduction MOND ™ MOND ™ software MOND ™ added value Questions & Answers
- 24. Questions & Answers Concern Value proposition Discovery features are available to find your current interfaces e.g. database Template Maps and Rules ensure at coverage of industry needs without any large investment in Reengineering Lightweight access with ASP mode (service based) for your clients Why should I go for MOND ™ as I already invested heavily in integration? Productivity gain with bi-directional transformation and conversion scripts Pre-built mapping and compliance scripts (Template Rules and Maps) ensure at coverage of industry needs without any large investment in Reengineering MOND ™ is platform agnostic software: It can be run on every application server or IT infrastructure Why will I select MOND ™ as an integration tool?
- 25. Questions & Answers Concern Value proposition MOND ™ will consider feature request in a proactive manner It is believed that certain cases are palliating design flows MOND ™ does not cover some “extreme” customisation cases MOND ™ usually sets-up an “escrow” account, if any concerns are raised. How can I secure my purchase of MOND ™ software ? MOND ™ can be embedded in any application including SOA, EAI and ETL for back-end integration Extensions are covering all “non-propietary” protocols. MOND ™ is not capable of handling my legacy, ERP and legacy back-end connectivity
- 26. Questions & Answers Concern Value proposition MOND ™ provides a full fail-over mode ensuring a 99.9% availability What is the type of support necessary for in-house hosting An account manager is dedicated for each customer for regular follow-up including issues and feature requests. How can I escalate issues or feature requests ? 3 packages are available based on Standard Key Performance Indicators Worldwide coverage is insured thanks to our presence in three continents End-User license agreement details the terms of support based on ITIL principles Professional Services Team assists on request What type of support and maintenance MOND ™ provide ?