Companies considering the move to new EDI providers can sometimes be deterred by what is thought to be a time-consuming and costly migration process. Although these concerns are often well-founded, this is not the case when it comes to making the move to Lobster. The EDI provider’s foolproof combination of free migration tools and support from dedicated project teams makes switching to Lobster a piece of cake.
Once an EDI solution has been successfully installed and all integrations are finalised and up and running, most companies would rather think twice, if not three or four times, before switching to an EDI competitor. But there are actually at least two good reasons as to why companies should nevertheless consider changing EDI providers.
- INCLUSIVE OF EDI STANDARDS
- CLEAR PRICING STRUCTURE
- MIGRATION SUPPORT
- DEDICATED PROJECT TEAM
- STEP-BY-STEP MIGRATIONS
- ON-PREMISE AND CLOUD-BASED
SUPPORT STANDARDS
So, you’ve set up your EDI solution only to find that your chosen EDI tool can’t handle a certain standard when exchanging data between systems. When this happens, companies often opt to program a solution themselves in order to establish the right connection. However, programming additional connections in-house is unfortunately a costly and labour-intensive process.
Companies that learn that a certain connection is not supported by their EDI solution may like to consider switching to Lobster. The software allows for a whole plethora of out-of-the-box integrations without the need for headache-inducing adjustments. Lobster also offers comprehensive support for many standards and communication protocols, so companies choosing Lobster can be sure to have a handle on their integrations.
EDI PRICING MODEL
EDI pricing is also worth taking into account when considering making the move to another EDI provider. Many companies become dissatisfied with the pricing of their current EDI solution. Particularly companies that are new to EDI may not consider the high costs associated with licences and/or connections. So when they first get started, costs can seem lower than expected. However over time, as the number of integrations within the company increases, the costs associated with EDI can increase exponentially. For this reason, many companies would rather opt for an EDI provider with a more competitive pricing model.
At Lobster, companies do not pay repeat fees per installation. Instead, by opting for a one-off licence fee, companies can get started with Lobster’s integration software without the fear of racking up exorbitant, unforeseen charges.
ONE-OFF LICENCING FEE
With Lobster, you pay a one-time fee for unlimited integrations. Other providers often charge per integration, which can drive up the cost significantly. But here at Lobster, you will never be caught out by unpleasant financial surprises.
FREE MIGRATION TOOLS
Another added bonus in addition to the above cost and integration benefits waiting for companies considering moving to Lobster, are the readily available, free migration tools. These tools ensure that the migration process to Lobster is as fast and error-free as possible.
SUPPORTIVE PROJECT TEAM
In addition to offering free migration tools, Lobster can also assemble a project team to examine the current set-up of the transitioning company. The team then advises and offers support throughout the entire migration process. In addition to the project team, companies looking to make the move to Lobster can also call on Lobster’s Customer Care Team for any additional questions.
STEP-BY-STEP MIGRATION
Companies that choose Lobster may also prefer a step-by-step approach to migration, allowing them to implement all new connections via Lobster. This means they can then migrate all existing connections to Lobster at a later stage, in their own time, so they can keep a handle on the entire migration process.
ON-PREM OR CLOUD-BASED?
Companies that choose Lobster can run the Lobster integration software on-prem or in the cloud, leaving it up to them to choose the option that best suits their set-up. This makes Lobster’s EDI solution extremely flexible.
MORE ABOUT LOBSTER
Interested in learning more about what Lobster can do for your company and how we can make your migration process a success? Simply contact us for a free (online) demo and we’ll be happy to open up a whole new world of EDI possibilities.
SATISFYING CUSTOMERS SINCE 2002
Every year since 2002, Lobster has helped hundreds of companies across several European countries to realise integration within their business processes. Said process improvements have, in turn, enabled these companies to significantly improve their profitability.
MORE ABOUT EDI
Then look no further than our ‘Compact Guide to EDI’. Download it now for free and have it on hand as a reference guide for all common electronic data integration and implementation concepts!
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