Activant Data Mapping Services

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has played a key role in compressing the time required to publish and deliver accurate data, by establishing a modern, highly effective data standard — the AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES).

Mapping to the new standard can be very difficult and time intensive. The Activant Data Mapping Services can help dramatically reduce the time and hassles required to perform the advanced data conversions required by ACES. This important service, in turn, allows industry suppliers to focus their internal resources on producing quality core data.

Activant Data Mapping Services has partnered with Winsby Group, LLC, lead architect of the ACES delivery specification, in leveraging an exclusive technology that dramatically accelerates not only the conversion of AAIA legacy data, but manufacturers core data as well. The resulting high-quality ACES-compliant output files ensure the widest possible industry acceptance — without the time and added expense associated with other conversion techniques.

Activant also offers AceMapper, an exclusive software licensing solution, for manufacturers with existing in-house data conversion expertise. AceMapper provides the technology and power required for high quality data cleansing, conversions, and net-change management that fits into your current e-Catalog production workflow.

Key Benefits

• Proven Solution for the Aftermarket - Breakthrough conversion technology quickly tackles difficult data situations, dramatically reducing the time required to convert data to the ACES standard
• Data Synchronization - During processing, missing applications are reported back to the manufacturer allowing additions before data is released
• Flexible Solution - Manufacturers requiring an interim solution for their ACES requirement can benefit from an inexpensive and fast implementation solution meeting time-sensitive customer requirements and providing a competitive edge
• Faster Time-to-Market for Critical Parts Data - Allow businesses to achieve competitive advantage through rapid availability of accurate, up-to-date parts information