Connect breaks the lock-in cycle
Connect was built specifically for businesses running on IBM i™ (AS/400)—systems known for reliability, performance, and deeply embedded business logic. These businesses need flexibility on the frontend, not a new backend.
By separating your ERP from your eCommerce platform with a structured integration layer, Connect gives you the freedom to evolve digitally—without rebuilding your foundation.
So what happens when you outgrow your current webshop?
You don’t start over. You go to the admin. You pick a new platform. You drop it in. You keep going.
Real-World Scenario
Let’s say you start with Shopify. It’s fast, cloud-native, and perfect for launching quickly. But two years down the road, you’re growing. Your business needs more customization, more backend control. You decide PrestaShop—or Shopware—is a better fit.
With traditional integration, this means a full rebuild.
With Connect? It means changing a dropdown.
Your IBM i™ stays exactly as it is. Your ERP logic, pricing rules, inventory structure—they remain untouched. The data just starts flowing into the new system. Structured. Secure. Real time.
Why it works
Connect doesn’t tie your ERP logic to any one platform. It exposes structured endpoints—pricing, inventory, orders, configurations—and your eCommerce system simply plugs into them. That’s why Shopify, PrestaShop, Shopware, and even custom B2B tools all work with Connect.
The real win: control and future-proofing
eCommerce is dynamic. Market demands change. Technology evolves. And if your integration is rigid, your business slows down.
With Connect:
- You don’t get locked into a platform
- You avoid costly rebuilds and delays
- You gain agility without touching your ERP
- You keep the freedom to evolve—on your terms
Once your data is flowing through Connect, you’re in—not locked in, but unlocked. Free to grow, scale, or shift strategy anytime, without risk.
