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DataDirect XML Converters™ Product Overview

DataDirect XML Converters™ are high-performance Java™ and .NET components that provide bi-directional, programmatic access to virtually any non-XML file including EDI, flat files, and other legacy formats. DataDirect XML Converters allow developers to seamlessly stream any non-XML data as XML to industry-leading XML processing components or to any application. They support StAX, SAX, XmlReader, XmlWriter, DOM and I/O streaming interfaces, and can be embedded directly for transformation purposes, or as part of a chain of programs including XSLT and XQuery, or even inside XML pipelines. DataDirect XML Converters maximize developer productivity and provide a fast, scalable solution for converting between EDI and other legacy formats and XML.

Analyst Report: B2B Integration Trends

This analyst report published by Forrester Research, an independent technology and market research company, explains that while alternatives grow, EDI standards remain the leading option for B2B messaging.

Key Features

Learn how powerful XML conversion features in DataDirect XML Converters™ can radically simplify your next data integration challenge.

Standards Support

DataDirect XML Converters™ supports the following standards: Flat-Files, EDIFACT, IATA, x12, and EANCOM. To learn more about these standards and to read detailed descriptions of how each standard is supported, click the "Standards" link above.

Fact Sheet

Download a printable PDF fact sheet which details how DataDirect XML Converters™ maximize developer productivity and provide a fast, scalable solution for converting between EDI and other legacy formats and XML.

Our Customers

DataDirect XML Converters™ are already widely in-use in production legacy data integration applications. But what companies use DataDirect XML Converters™, and why? Read what our customers have to say about their experiences using XML Converters.

DataDirect XML Converters™ Product Jump Start

DataDirect XML Converters professional services group is offering free application consultation services geared towards jumpstarting your XML Converter pilot application. Sign up and our expert staff will assist you with Planning for XML Converters, Architecting and Implementing, Analyzing Converter Scalability and Security Issues, and Managing Converter Applications.

What's New in DataDirect XML Converters™

DataDirect XML Converters™ provides even greater scalability, performance, and standards support. Get the higlights here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trying to figure out what DataDirect XML Converters™ means for your application? Here's a good place to start. We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about DataDirect XML Converters™ just for you.

Why Choose DataDirect XML Converters™

DataDirect XML Converters™ were created to maximize XML developer productivity, push innovation, and provide unquestioned value. This page was created so that you can read about the many benefits that XML Converters offer.

Register for Free DataDirect XML Converters™ Online Training

Register for a free online training webinar covers how to visually develop custom XML converters for flat files, then publish the converted XML data to PDF and generate the program code required to deploy your application using DataDirect XML Converters & Stylus Studio.

DataDirect XML Converters™ Product Architecture

The DataDirect XML Converters™ product diagram illustrates how our products fit into your overall application architecture; click to enlarge.

XML Tools

DataDirect XML Converters™ are supported by Stylus Studio® 2008 XML Enterprise Suite, the industry leading XML IDE. Learn how integrated tools support for DataDirect XML Converters™ including visual tools for defining custom flat file conversions and code generation simplifies developing & deploying data integration applications.

Converting Between EDI Data and XML

Does your current system conform to the latest SAD-Harmonisation policies? Well if not, here are some resources to assist you in converting EDI Data (EDIFACT/X12/Custom) to XML for the EU SAD Harmonisation Regulations.