Arohak’s Solution

Phase 1: Discovery and Assessment

• Conducted stakeholder workshops to gather business and technical requirements
• Assessed 23 trading partners and their communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, FTP, VAN)
• Evaluated existing OpenText/webMethods integrations and SAP dependencies
• Defined migration scope, complexity, and implementation roadmap

Business Outcome

Established a clear migration strategy, implementation roadmap, and risk mitigation plan aligned with business objectives.

Phase 2: Design & Implementation

Objective

Deliver a scalable, high-performance integration platform utilizing industry best practices, reusable frameworks, and accelerated implementation methodologies.

Key Achievements

• Successfully migrated partner connectivity across AS2, SFTP, and VAN communication channels
• Implemented a Generic Mapping Framework for X12-to-SAP IDOC transformations
• Optimized integration components to improve performance and maintainability
• Leveraged the Lightwell Integration Framework to accelerate development and deployment
• Integrated IBM Sterling B2B Integrator with SAP S/4HANA
• Established a standardized architecture for future partner onboarding

Business Value Delivered

• Accelerated implementation timelines
• Reduced development effort through reusable frameworks
• Lower project risk and improved solution consistency
• Enhanced scalability and operational efficiency
• Future-ready platform supporting rapid business growth

Outcome

Delivered a modern, scalable integration platform that significantly improved operational performance while creating a foundation for future digital transformation initiatives.

Phase 3: Testing & Business Validation

Objective

Validate all integrations, business processes, and partner transactions before production deployment.

Key Achievements

• Executed Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Validated EDI transactions, partner connectivity, and SAP integrations
• Developed an Automated EDI Testing Framework
• Enabled bulk validation of hundreds to thousands of EDI transactions
• Provided real-time monitoring dashboards for visibility and exception management
• Collaborated with business stakeholders to ensure operational readiness

Outcome

Successfully validated all business processes and integrations, ensuring production readiness and a seamless migration to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

Phase 4: Hypercare & Production Support

Objective

Ensure a seamless production transition and provide enhanced operational support following go-live.

Key Achievements

• Executed production cutover with no major business disruption
• Monitored all partner transactions and system performance
• Conducted business validation and operational readiness reviews
• Implemented proactive monitoring and issue management processes
• Maintained high transaction success rates with minimal production exceptions

Outcome

The Hypercare phase was completed successfully with no critical production issues. The IBM Sterling B2B Integrator platform continues to operate efficiently, providing a stable, scalable, and reliable foundation for ongoing business operations and future growth.