WebService DataExpert®

Process communication

Only IGH members can provide a DataExpert®WebService for their customers. All customers of IGH members can then communicate online with their suppliers directly from their processing applications. Processes used are ikk (individual customer conditions), offers, orders up to invoices.

Communication with WebServices

Electronic communication between suppliers and customers takes place directly via DataExpert®. DataExpert® takes over – in the sense of an “electronic postman” – the standardised transport of process data between the customers of the IGH members (installer – dealer – manufacturer).

DataExpert® checks the data structure and data formats according to precisely specified rules on the part of the client and also ensures the correct transmission of the process data. Before transmission, DataExpert® checks whether both the sender and the recipient agree to an exchange or are authorised to do so.

The integration of the process data (enquiries, offers, orders, etc.) into the user applications (ERP) must be implemented by the respective partners or by the programme providers.

B2B process exchange

For interested IGH members, the IGH arranges a V-server with a partner provider (exigo AG). This results in only low installation costs and a monthly usage fee. The V-server is treated as the member’s server and is therefore protected against unwanted access. The data provided for one customer is also protected from other customers.

ikk via web shop

The web service can retrieve the net prices for selected items from the provider’s web shop and pass the result on to the requesting application in the standard ikk format.