PAN OCEANIC - USA
THE CHALLENGES
The legacy AS2 Linux server stopped working, and their team was unable to resolve the issue. Key challenges included:
- Lots of escalations from their EDI trading partners like Walmart, Target, Costco, etc. as EDI incoming and outgoing flow stopped working
- Migrations of AS2 servers, SFTP, VAN and B2B – EDI interfaces required
- Limited timeline for resolution
- Need to migrate to Mendelson AS2 platform
THE SOLUTION
1. Discovery & Analysis
We began by assessing PAN OCEANIC's existing AS-IS and B2B EDI architecture, including interfaces, artifacts, mappings, and trading-partner integrations.
- Documented the existing AS-IS architecture, artifacts, maps, and B2B EDI interfaces
- Analyzed 40+ trading partners, including their profiles, maps, and transaction types
- Identified existing integration requirements, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement
2. Solution Design
Based on the discovery and analysis, we designed a scalable TO-BE integration architecture aligned with PAN OCEANIC's business and EDI requirements.
- Designed and planned the TO-BE architecture
- Defined the implementation approach for the Azure-based integration ecosystem
- Established the solution design for supporting trading-partner connectivity and EDI processing
3. Development & Testing
The designed solution was implemented and validated to support reliable EDI communication and trading-partner migration.
- Installed and configured Windows AS2 servers on Azure VMs
- Migrated AS2 trading partners to the new environment
- Developed inbound and outbound EDI interfaces for 40+ trading partners
- Performed comprehensive Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
4. CutOver & Go Live
To ensure a smooth transition, we agreed on a detailed cutover plan for trading partners using SFTP and VAN connections. Once the plan was finalized, the solution was successfully moved into live production, marking the official go-live milestone.
5. Hypercare & Production Support
Following deployment, we entered the hypercare phase to closely monitor and stabilize operations.
- Azure Logic Apps workflows were continuously monitored to validate performance
- AS2 and ECGrid VAN transactions were tracked to ensure reliable message delivery
- Production issues were promptly resolved, with root cause analysis performed to prevent recurrence
- Workflows were optimized and transitioned into steady-state support, ensuring long-term stability and efficiency
