Adaptris delivers third generation eTrading hub with Adaptris ECX for the construction sector

Adaptris, the integration expert, todayannounced the launch of Adaptris ECX, an independent Electronic Data Management hub set to transform the international construction and building sectors. Filling the gap that traditional EDI systems have left behind, this third generation eTrading hub delivers immediate ROI and leverages the investment in a firm's existing back office systems by making them 'open' to the supply chain. Demonstrating its support for Adaptris ECX and its commitment to the construction sector, Adaptris has formed a new division

and appointed Matthew Jones - a former director of COINS - as managing

director.


Commenting on his new role and the introduction of Adaptris ECX, Matthew

Jones said: "This is an extremely exciting time to join Adaptris. Until

now, attempts to harness electronic data integration for the entire

construction sector have been very difficult to realise, with the majority

of buyers and supply chain partners still unable to make the move to

integrated e-commerce. However, with the launch of Adaptris ECX, Adaptris

is now perfectly placed with the right leadership team, unrivalled systems

agnostic technology and the ambition and drive to enable all supply chain

partners to swiftly and easily roll out this game changing solution set. It

is now possible for trading partners to be up and running within 24 hours

of the first documents being received." He continued: "We are committed to

keeping things simple for all supply chain participants and in Adaptris

ECX, we have a rapid roll out solution that's relevant, carefully

considered and tailored to the precise needs of its target market. I am

confident that Adaptris ECX will prove to be a technology turning point for

international construction and building sectors, helping them to drive and

realise significant efficiencies."


Adaptris ECX is independent of any construction sector solutions provider

and has been designed to be flexible and agile, with rapid roll-out

capabilities, making it applicable for the smallest of companies to the

largest. Open to all, the 'Integration Anywhere' platform is not limited to

any one back office system and its unique focus on creating a set of open

adaptors mean that it can be integrated into all major back office systems.

Adaptris ECX facilitates all aspects of the purchase and pay cycle, to

deliver the benefits of joined up procurement and electronic invoice

presentment and payment (EIPP). The increased accuracy of electronic data

drives swifter processing of business documents, cutting costs and

improving both process efficiency and business margins. By allowing all

supply chain partners to participate, irrespective of size and systems

capability, the complete automation of inefficient paper-based tasks is

achievable, thereby releasing employees and businesses to focus on higher

value, business-critical tasks.


Powered by Adaptris integration technology, the Adaptris ECX eCommerce hub

builds on the company's experience in many different sectors and utilises

the latest technology to significantly simplify the process for buying

organisations as they drive their supply chain onboard. Its simplicity,

ease of use and straightforward onboarding process are designed to quickly

and efficiently set up all participants, who will also enjoy access to a

wealth of support and training literature. With a wide variety of cost

entry levels and a scalable managed services option, all organisations are

able to benefit from the value add qualities of e-invoicing and

e-procurement.


With increasing focus on environmental considerations, Adaptris ECX also

enables the construction industry to focus on its corporate social

responsibilities and sustainability goals, due to the move away from

physical paper-based processes to electronic alternatives.


Valued at over £125 billion per year, the UK construction industry accounts

for a massive seven per cent of the UK's GDP. However, the disparity in

terms of size and technical capability between the 300,000 buyers and

suppliers in the industry is immense. Adaptris ECX aims to bridge this

gulf, enabling all players access to a full purchase and pay platform. The

new all-inclusive service gives access not only to contractors and house

builders, but continues right through the complex and interconnected

spiders web of the construction supply chain, connecting all buying

organisations and suppliers, right down to the small independent one man

band.


Nick Evans, CEO of Adaptris commented: "At Adaptris, we believe in

'Integration Anywhere'; it embodies everything we do, from simple

application adapters running on premise, right through to SaaS adapters

running in the cloud mining data warehouses. We feel that through the

all-inclusive nature of Adaptris ECX, we are indeed delivering Integration

Everywhere to everyone in construction." He continued: "Our customers

understand that having the right information at the right time is the

difference between winning and losing out to competitors; and in the

current climate, no link in the construction supply chain can afford to be

left behind."