The Ponton X Suite is a Java-based B2B integration infrastructure based on the ebXML standard providing secure peer-to-peer integration over the Internet (P2P over IP). This technology supersedes well-known standards from the past such as EDIFACT and replaces expensive proprietary network technology (VAN) with cost-effective yet equally secure and reliable IP-based communication. The result is significant reduction in the total cost of B2B infrastructure for all companies involved (Total Cost of Collaboration, TCC).

Participants from a wide range of industries often find themselves faced with the same problem:
"If I could only be sure that the XYZ technology and the abcML format would be accepted throughout the industry, then we would immediately invest in the automatic connection of our business partners. But we are afraid of the initial investment and the installation and configuration phases that could take months.”

Ponton Consulting is a trail blazer in this area, both with respect to technology and licensing models. We offer an industry or supply chain model that distinguishes itself with two fundamental advantages:

• A low initial investment
• Decreasing cost with every additional participant

The combination of these 2 factors along with an increase in productivity, completely transparent communication and a drastic reduction of data misinterpretation lead to a positive ROI (Return-On-Investment) which typically is achieved in less than 12 months.