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CData Arc Overview

What is CData Arc?

CData Arc is a leading B2B application and data connectivity solution for secure managed file transfer (MFT), EDI processing, and back-office integration. Arc seamlessly connects enterprise applications like CRMs, ERPs, marketing and accounting software, and even relational database systems to automate complex processes and synchronization across the enterprise, both on-premises and in the cloud. The application supports file transfer through a wide array of B2B messaging protocols including AS2, AS4, OFTP, SFTP, and more. It streamlines, secures, and automates data movement and gives users the ability to define workflows around incoming and outgoing files. In addition, Arc features interactive EDI mapping and translation with support for all major EDI standards and protocols such as X12 and EDIFACT. This allows users not only to exchange files with their trading partners but also to translate those messages into a readable XML format that is ready for further processing. A codeless visual interface features a modern drag-and-drop approach to workflow management where users can configure connectors in a workspace to build complex workflows. This drag-and-drop approach also extends to data transformation, allowing users to easily map data between formats like JSON, XML, and CSV. These features can be used to integrate backend applications with EDI messaging workflows, or simply to synchronize data between two or more disparate applications. Arc is a modern integration framework that enables organizations to manage all their file transfers, EDI communication, and backend workflows through a central solution that is reliable, secure, scalable, and can be deployed anywhere. Start a free 30-day trial, get custom quotes, or request more information at arc.cdata.com.

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Product Description

Next-generation Integration & Managed File Transfer solution. Includes secure messaging capabilities for SFTP, FTPS, OFTP, RNIF, etc.

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A unified solution for digital transformation, CData Arc is a modern application that dramatically simplifies file transfer, EDI messaging, and data integration across on-premise and cloud-based processes, services, application, and data — both within individual
organizations or across multiple organizations. It is a flexible enterprise application that solves most MFT, EDI, and integration challenges quickly and cost-effectively.


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CData
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Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Chapel Hill, NC
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@cdatasoftware
1,973 Twitter followers
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419 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

CData is a software vendor specializing in data connectivity solutions. They provide a wide range of drivers and tools that enable seamless integration between various data sources and applications, including databases, cloud services, and APIs. Their products facilitate real-time data access, allowing users to connect and interact with data from platforms like Salesforce, Azure, and many others, enhancing data analytics and business intelligence capabilities. CData is known for its focus on ease of use and performance, catering to developers and enterprises looking to streamline their data integration processes. For more information, visit their website at https://cdata.com.


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4.5 out of 5
"Very useful!!!"
Very efficient for data integrations, high quality!!
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"Excellent product"
Flexibility - they have connectors to transform data to whatever you need very easily. Updates - constantly adding new features and enhancing the ...
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"Solid integration platform"
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CData Arc Demo - Drummond-Certified AS2 Connectivity
Set up your AS2 profile with in-app certificate generation, and kickstart communication with your trading partners in minutes.
CData Arc Demo - High-Performance Mapping and Translation
Cutting-edge mapping and transformation powered by a codeless drag & drop interface that gives you total control over your data.
CData Arc Demo - Detailed Audit Trails and Governance
Use comprehensive logging and auditing features to gain real-time visibility into the movement of data across your enterprise.
CData Arc Demo - Seamless Backend Integration
Easily connect to enterprise applications including CRMs, ERPs, marketing and accounting applications, as well as relational database systems, payment systems, and much more. A codeless and visual web-based interface allows users to manage workflows and transform data easily with drag-and-drop.
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MG
EDI Supervisor
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Flexibility - they have connectors to transform data to whatever you need very easily.

Updates - constantly adding new features and enhancing the UI to make it more user-friendly.

Support - we always receive exceptional support anytime we need to reach out for help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

I wish there were an easy way to search for connector-type data in the UI. For example, if a provider gives us a partner URL, there isn't an easy way to see if we have that setup already. I'd also like it if there was a way to store contacts on each connector page with a way to export that data. This would make maintenance-type activities such as cert changes much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

EDI Support - it allows us to easily handle EDI integrations with our vendors and carriers.

Data Transformation - it allows us to easily support and work with multiple different formats without having to add that support to our internal applications with extremely complex and costly development efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Very efficient for data integrations, high quality!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

Hard to name anything right now, I am very impressed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Making it easier for me to transfer files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Manufacturing
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Easy to get up and running, patches and updates are hassle-free and seamless. Customer service is helpful and responsive. Flexible enough to solve variety of business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

There is a bit of a learning curve to get used to, but once you get the idea, creating and administering integration flows is pretty easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Integration between software platforms as well as MFT and API Management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Their customer support is very responsive and helpful and has helped tremendously in EDI connections for our customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

The yearly price increases for licenses are not ideal Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is helping us with EDI connectors for our customers to use different channels Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Special Project Manager/EDI Specialist
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Very easy to use and customer service is excellent Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

My only concern is the pricing. It increases relatively high every year. I understand that they provide more features, but sometimes lower price point is better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use the AS2 software. Helps me with my EDI connections Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Deividas U.
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COO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Currently, we are working with CData Arc to provide their services to our customers. As a result of our positive experience with CData Arc's support staff and the reliability of their products, we have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

We decided to work with the CData Arc group because they offer the most straightforward approach to integrating different systems, a highly valuable ability to manage various data formats and types, and a safe means of storing and processing the data business acquire.

CData Arc solutions are fantastic for our clients and us because they are highly compliant with EU / eDelivery regulations/standards. There was simply nothing else available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

There is no such thing as perfection, but when it comes to CData Arc, we believe they may be very near. There are no flaws in the product, especially in light of the enhancements and improvements that have been implemented recently.

Since we are also a fintech company, we would really appreciate the option of having invoices for their services automatically paid rather than having to manually fill out bank payment forms. We advocate the implementation of Payment Initiation Service and Request-to-pay (RTP) technology to facilitate payments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

We offer RTP, ERP and EDI services. The majority of CData Arc's usage comes through MFT/EDI through AS2 or AS4 with our customers.

It enables Europe CEF eDelivery building block based on a distributed paradigm known as the "4-corner model" and meets with standards required to provide services in multiple networks, including Peppol network, OOTS, SDG, and others.

As a reseller, we benefit from the simple, scalable solutions it provides for our customers and us, as well as the cross-selling and business expansion options it offers us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about CData Arc?

How the support are always kind and patient with me. On numerous occasioins they had to be patient with my learning curve. But they always excelled my expectations. Not only in their support service timeframe, but also in the detailed manner in which they dealt with my support queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

That i sometimes have to wait until the next day. We are on different time zones. I do have to add though that they have support in other time zones as well. With complicated matters I sometimes had to wait for the personnel of the same timezone to help again, but in frequently queried matters, I was contacted from helped from other time - zones much quicker than I expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Custom solutions, as soon as the new problems arise. Whatever new demands our clients have. Data manipulation and conversion in ways that I did not even know is possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Evan C.
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IT Operations Specialist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

We love the breadth of features it is truly amazing! The ease to install was amazing. We got it up and running in a production environment in no time! In case we needed something the tech support was prompt and right on the spot, thank you! The AS2 server was the bread ad butter of daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

Just that i could not use a "search" for a file in the AS2 connector in the input/output tabs in the GUI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CData Arc:

Fantastic product, must have if EDI is in your daily routine! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Secure EDI file transactions. We can tell our clients the we host our own AS2 server and can offer that as EDI transaction option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alex Pauncz of CData Arc

Evan, thanks for your 5* review! We really appreciate it and are glad the AS2 server is meeting your needs. You also make a good point about searching for files directly in the connector -- we have passed along that feedback to our product management team, and they liked the idea.

That said, since files in Arc often flow from one connector to the next, we have implemented an application-wide search feature in the STATUS page of the app. Users can search for files not only in one connector, but across all connectors and also track its journey through its entire workflow. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at support@arcesb.com to continue this conversation or for any additional feedback. Thank you once again!

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IT Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

The easiest way to build connections between different systems, the high-value capability to manage other data formats and types, and the secure way to treat the data collected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

Maybe the price? Seriously there are no defects or shortcomings in the product; perhaps more functional and user documentation and more use cases could be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are a logistic supplier and quickly and efficiently but simultaneously safely exchange data with our customers. The product helps our IT staff work more efficiently and productively and focus on the core business activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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IT admin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about CData Arc?

Support and partners available. It gives a lot of opportunities allowing to increse the partners used from your side, and the support is very useful when you need it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CData Arc?

Web interface and sales team attitude. The interface is not very friendly and is not adapted for mobiles, the sales team has been very rude at latest interactions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CData Arc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Technical issues and giving me time for me to attend to other matters so CDATA is time-saving at best. Allowing me to improve my productivity and my business performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.