Notrix
Easy Data Integration between Enterprise Applications and Lotus Domino
Many organizations choose Lotus Domino as a platform for developing collaborative applications because of its proven strengths: integrated email, robust document databases and intuitive application design environment. But bringing enterprise data into Domino can be difficult, especially because Domino's semi-structured document database differs fundamentally from the relational sources that hold key enterprise data.
As a result, many enterprises waste money trying to integrate these systems with Domino. Common problems include data typing, data transformation, data integrity, sluggish performance, poor error handling and even security issues when trying to integrate other systems with Domino.
Key Benefits
Flexibility
Notrix gives you the flexibility to integrate your enterprise data with your Domino applications without changing the Domino application at all. Notrix also has a flexible query option so you can dynamically select data by allowing all or part of the real-time query to be dynamic. You can build sophisticated, real-time applications or supplement a DECS implementation with Notrix's flexible query and security profiles.
Investment Protection
Leverage your existing investments in enterprise systems for use within Domino applications. Avoid costly migrations by integrating mission critical information with Domino.
Simplicity
Reduce the complexity of your environment by linking disparate enterprise systems and bringing them into your Domino environment quickly and easily.
Data Integrity
Notrix preserves the integrity of your enterprise applications by offering real time links. Each real-time link instantly updates events as they occur so no data needs be stored in the Domino. Your Domino application data stays current and accurate because Notrix pulls data from key enterprise systems when the application needs it, ensuring data integrity and minimizing strain on your network applications.
Key Capabilities
Graphical Interface
- Use a completely graphical interface with drag-&-drop capabilities to build entire Notrix data integration tasks.
- Browse external databases seamlessly, including previews of relevant database properties.
Work with Existing Applications
- Map any subset of columns and rows to any subset of fields and documents without altering the design of the Domino or external database application.
Map and Transform Data on the Fly
- Accomplish data mapping and transformation on the fly with Notrix' automatic data typing, multi-layer formulas, collapse/expand, and hierarchy building.
Lotus Domino Database Access
- Reach over 50 data sources including native access to Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Sybase, AS/400, DB2 and Informix.
- Notrix also supports ODBC, Flat File and Gateways to legacy data.
Robust Replication
- Synchronize data bi-directionally from one Domino database to an RDBMS source with or without SQL timestamps.
Lotus Notes-to-Lotus Notes Synchronization
- Synchronize a subset of data from one Notes database to a different Notes database.
Automated Lotus Domino Administration
- Automatically trigger Notes replication, a Notes Java Agent, or another Notrix job. Any job can be set to run at specified times and intervals, eliminating manual intervention.
Robust Error Recovery
- Rollback of updates for export jobs. Transaction logs, retry options and special failed states automatically maintained. Real-time error messaging automatically provided for users.
Axceler PowerFlow Integration
- Move data in your organization based on a business process by combining Notrix and PowerFlow.
Key Real Time Features
Get access to high-volume, rapidly changing data in a relational database directly from the Notes client or Web browser with real time integration.
- Flexible Query: Generate queries to DBMS on the fly from a Notes client or Web browser.
- User Profiles: Control which Notes Users or Groups are authorized to use each of the external database connections defined for all links.
- Parallel Sessions: Run multiple real-time sessions over a single Live Link. Extra links can automatically start (and stop) from one Notrix server to any number of parallel database sessions, handling dynamically changing loads.
Notrix Success Stories
"Axceler presented us with a solution that was compatible with the platform used by other TDK subsidiary sites, as well as with our plans to upgrade and enhance our existing Lotus Notes and Domino environment," commented Mark Jorgensen, Director of Marketing Communications, TDK Semiconductor. "We ultimately chose Axceler for its ability to integrate data from multiple sources and to deliver information via one secure browser. In addition, the Axceler solution allows us to facilitate document approval prior to Web publishing through workflow processes."
OneSource
Axceler Notrix was chosen for the data integration requirements because it contained the depth of features needed to implement more complex applications, including simultaneously integrating data from different tables. Their solution provides a means for Sales to create the evaluation accounts in real-time by entering information about the prospect into a Notes form.
Computer Sciences Corporation
CSC uses Notrix to distribute frequent updates to employee listings via Notes, giving employees access to the most current information about their colleagues. Axceler Notrix saved the company more than $60,000 a year in printing costs.
Northrop Grumman
Northrop chose the Axceler products because they offered a complete solution to his business problem. The key features included having both real-time access to the Oracle data, replication access between Notes and Oracle, powerful data manipulation features, and integrated graphical workflow automation, auditing, and analysis.
Narvesen
Now at headquarters, because of Notrix, the product managers can see how their products are selling on a daily basis. Plus the sales force can now get up-to-date information about what their customers are buying today, and best off all - what they have had earlier. Before the sales person visits their customer, they can get all necessary information about what the customer has, what they do not have, and their buying history.
Reebok
Axceler, based in Woburn, is helping Stoughton-based Reebok save time and money by implementing its software product, Axceler Notrix. The product is helping Reebok manage its sample purchase orders and proforma invoices. Reebok is using Axceler Notrix to integrate data between Lotus Notes and mainframe applications, Lotus Notes and Lotus Notes applications, and Lotus Notes and SQL server applications.