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CData Arc

by CData · Since 2008
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Quick facts
VendorCData
Year launched2008
StatusActive
Location125 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
Countries servedGlobal
Languages16
Integrations1+
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About CData Arc

CData Arc is a data integration platform from CData that supports data connectivity and management. It provides real-time data access, data synchronization, and data change so that organizations can easily manage and utilize their data across various applications. CData Arc is designed to connect to numerous data sources, helping businesses use their existing data infrastructure. The platform allows users to create workflows for data movement and change, making it easier to assimilate information from different systems. Key capabilities: real-time data access data synchronization data change workflow automation multi-source connectivity Best for: data analysts and IT professionals that need to integrate and manage data from multiple sources effectively.

CData Arc is a modern, enterprise-grade B2B integration platform built to simplify and automate workflows involving EDI, secure file transfers, and API-based interactions. Its visual workflow design paradigm means businesses don’t need deep developer expertise to establish reliable, scalable connections with trading partners. With full support for major standards such as AS2, AS4, X12, EDIFACT, as well as emerging standards in the healthcare space like FHIR, it covers most organizational needs. Managed File Transfer features provide secure, compliant file movement whether in the cloud or on premises, and the large catalog of connectors allows integration into data warehouses, ERP systems, eCommerce platforms, storage services, and more. Visibility is well-thought-out: dashboards, alerts, monitoring and partner onboarding/testing tools all contribute to operational transparency and lower risk of failures. For organizations with moderate to high EDI or file transfer requirements, Arc offers excellent value. Its cloud deployment options make it suitable for those wanting minimal infrastructure overhead; on-premises or private cloud options ensure it can fit in regulated or internally controlled environments.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Very comprehensive protocol and standard support, making it useful in many industries
  • +No-code workflows accelerate deployment and reduce need for specialist devs
  • +Deployment flexibility (cloud or on-premises) suits organizations with varying security/compliance needs
  • +Strong trading partner management features help onboard and test reliably
  • +Good monitoring, visibility, and alerting to catch errors early
What users flag
  • Can become costly when many trading partners or high transaction volumes are involved
  • Advanced data transformations or custom scripting still require technical expertise
  • Smaller organizations may find complexity overwhelming initially
  • Performance might be impacted for large batch data or very high concurrency without proper infra resources
  • Pricing details for full enterprise features are not very transparent publicly

Features

Key features

Visual workflow designer — drag-and-drop tool for building B2B/EDI/MFT/API workflows without coding
Protocol & standards support — supports AS2, AS4, SFTP, OFTP, X12, EDIFACT, HL7, FHIR etc.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) — secure file transfers with encryption, retries, full protocol support, cloud & on-premises deployment
Connector ecosystem — large library of connectors to internal apps, cloud storage, SaaS platforms, databases etc.
Real-time visibility & monitoring — dashboards, alerts, logging, SLA tracking, partner-flow testing

Additional features

Conditional logic & data transformation — map, script, format data dynamically based on business rules
Trading partner management & onboarding — centralized console to manage partner setups and validation/testing
Cloud & on-premises deployment options — Arc Cloud, AWS/Azure marketplaces, as well as installs on premises
ECommerce & integration flows — workflows connecting platforms like Shopify, Amazon, etc., automating order/invoice/shipping data exchange
Security & compliance features — two-factor authentication, key vaults, audit trails, encryption & compliance for regulated industries

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
16
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

Cdata Arc supports EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianChinese (Simplified)JapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Portugal)Portuguese (Brazil)RussianDutchDanishSwedishNorwegianand Finnish.

Billing currencies

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