New 360° Image Viewer in IDEA Connector

Bringing some much-needed consistency to e-commerce sites, IDEA Connector now has a single, web-accessible site to host 360° images. Distributors will be able to display their 360° spin images from their manufacturers using the same viewer for an easier product comparison experience. IDEA 360° Viewer in Action Drag over the image or turn the mouse…

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MGM Transformer Company Joins IDEA Connector Platform

Manufacturer will deliver the latest data electronically through this industry-approved master data management (MDM) platform Arlington, VA – MGM Transformer Company is now using IDEA Connector as their data synchronization platform to provide their trading partners with the most timely product data and marketing content. MGM Transformer’s authorized distributors will have unlimited access to the…

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IDEA and TradeTech Solutions Sign MOU to Deliver Real-Time Order Tracking

Arlington, VA—The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with software company, TradeTech Solutions. This agreement is intended to finalize an effort to jointly develop a centralized industry portal that will provide real-time order tracking…

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IDEA Finalizes Acquisition of DATAgility, Expands Services

IDEA Adds New Data Services and Creates New Leadership Roles Arlington, VA—The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) has finalized the acquisition of DATAgility, the award-winning data management services provider. This acquisition helps position IDEA to accelerate the Harmonized Data Model (HDM) Initiative and adds expertise to further support its customers and mission. Expanded Services…

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IDEA Announces Initial IDEA Volumetrics Founders and Customers

NEWS RELEASEKendall Electric, Schaedler Yesco, CANTEX, and United Electric to Assemble and Contribute Weight and Dimensional Product Content in IDEA Connector The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company that is the leading provider of electrical product data, announces Kendall Electric, Schaedler Yesco, CANTEX, and United Electric as the first IDEA Volumetrics…

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How Manufacturers Can Streamline Data Loading & Make B-Views Error-Free

by Gail Mayo, Senior Data Quality & Standards Specialist, IDEA CUSTOMER Q&A: “What is the best way to load B-Views into IDEA Connector error-free?” Signed,Need Help Errors can be frustrating and time-consuming. There are two paths you might want to consider, depending on your team’s resources. First, it’s important to let you know that IDEA…

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Socomec Joins IDEA Connector to Syndicate Product Data to Distributors

Socomec’s authorized distributors will be able to access the latest product content electronically through IDEA Connector Arlington, VA – IDEA, a leading product data provider, announces that Socomec, an electrical component manufacturer, is syndicating its product data through IDEA Connector. This provides Socomec’s authorized trading partners with accurate, timely product data and marketing content. By…

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IDEA Features Dialight in Case Study on Improving Product Content and Pricing

Global LED Lighting Manufacturer Boosts Content and Accuracy in IDEA Connector, Develops Sustainable Maintenance Process The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) recognizes Dialight, a global industrial LED lighting manufacturer, for improving its product content amid resource challenges. As online shopping and the pace of business continues to increase, the importance of complete and accurate…

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Opportunity to Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Contribute Your Product Expertise for the Electrical Industry Have you heard about the industry’s Harmonized Data Model (HDM) initiative? Here’s an opportunity to get involved and be recognized by the industry for your efforts. IDEA is inviting the industry to participate in the Product Expert Task Force that will impact the future of the electrical…

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IDEA Launches IDEA Volumetrics Service in Partnership with Avalon CSC

IDEA Volumetrics to Compile Weights and Dimensions Product Data for eCommerce Freight Calculations, Warehouse Automation, and Logistics Arlington, VA—At the recommendation of NAED’s Board, the Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) announces a new service, IDEA Volumetrics, which will provide weights and dimensions product data in IDEA Connector. IDEA, a leading product data provider, will…

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