DataFlux Announces Real-Time Data Services Connection to SAP Environment

Release date: 6/2/2009

DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutions helps customers maximize their investment in SAP systems by providing real-time data quality services

CARY, N.C. (June 2, 2009) — DataFlux, a leading provider of data quality and data integration solutions, today announced the general availability of DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutions – a “Powered by SAP NetWeaver®” solution built on the industry’s leading data quality and data integration foundation. DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutions allows customers to utilize the SAP NetWeaver platform while providing Web access to real-time DataFlux data services.

DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutions offers pre-built workflows designed for SAP data that are integrated into SAP user interfaces. This allows users to remotely call DataFlux data quality services directly from the SAP environment, and deliver accurate and consistent data across the SAP landscape. The services available include:

• Gender and identification type assignment
• Advanced material data classification and coding
• Phone number validation
• Full name parsing
• Geocoding
• Address validation
• Data standardization
• Watchlist compliance

DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutionsis used for specific data enhancement and improvement processes, focusing on data types and scenarios most commonly faced by SAP customers. In addition to the real-time availability of data quality services, SAP users can experience a reduced total cost of ownership of the SAP ecosystem, enhanced procurement savings and spend analysis, and improved functionality in several SAP applications, including SAP ERP, SAP CRM and SAP SCM.

"Integrating award-winning DataFlux data quality services within the SAP environment provides tremendous value for SAP customers,” said Tony Fisher, president and CEO at DataFlux. “Data quality is not only a strategic requirement – it is a tactical necessity. DataFlux Connect for SAP Solutions simplifies the process of incorporating high-quality data into SAP, so companies are able to use trusted and accurate information to make better business decisions."