Azure Blob Storage - OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between Azure Blob Storage and OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid

Azure Blob Storage is well suited for scalable file storage, archival, and distribution, while OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid is designed for secure B2B document exchange, partner collaboration, and auditable transaction processing. Together, they can support high-volume document workflows where files must be stored centrally, shared reliably, and tracked across trading partners.

1. Centralized storage for outbound trading partner documents

Data flow: Azure Blob Storage to OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid

Business teams can generate invoices, purchase orders, shipping notices, or compliance documents in Azure Blob Storage and then route them into OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid for secure delivery to suppliers, customers, or logistics partners. This reduces manual file handling and ensures documents are transmitted through a controlled B2B channel with delivery confirmation and audit trails.

• Improves partner document delivery reliability
• Supports automated outbound document processing
• Creates a clear audit record for compliance and dispute resolution

2. Archiving received partner documents for long-term retention

Data flow: OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid to Azure Blob Storage

Documents received from trading partners through OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid can be automatically archived in Azure Blob Storage for long-term retention, legal hold, or downstream analytics. This is useful for organizations that need to preserve transaction records such as purchase orders, advanced shipping notices, and invoices beyond the operational lifecycle of the B2B platform.

• Reduces storage pressure on the trading platform
• Supports retention and records management policies
• Enables later retrieval for audits, finance reviews, and investigations

3. Secure distribution of large supporting files with transaction documents

Data flow: Azure Blob Storage to OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid

When trading partners need to exchange large attachments such as product catalogs, certificates of origin, quality reports, or shipping manifests, the files can be stored in Azure Blob Storage and referenced or transferred through OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid. This avoids email-based sharing and ensures the supporting files are delivered within a governed partner workflow.

• Handles large files efficiently
• Supports controlled partner access
• Improves consistency between master documents and supporting evidence

4. Exception handling and reprocessing of failed B2B transactions

Data flow: Bi-directional

If a document exchange fails validation or delivery in OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid, the original file or corrected version can be stored in Azure Blob Storage for reprocessing. Operations teams can review the file, correct formatting or mapping issues, and resend it through the trading grid without recreating the document from scratch.

• Reduces transaction failure resolution time
• Supports controlled rework by operations and IT teams
• Improves resilience in high-volume partner exchanges

5. Partner onboarding and document testing repository

Data flow: Azure Blob Storage to OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid

During trading partner onboarding, sample invoices, purchase orders, shipping notices, and test payloads can be stored in Azure Blob Storage and used by integration teams to validate document formats before enabling production exchange in OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid. This helps standardize testing and shortens partner onboarding cycles.

• Accelerates partner onboarding and certification
• Provides a controlled repository for test documents
• Reduces production errors caused by format mismatches

6. Compliance evidence and audit package distribution

Data flow: OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid to Azure Blob Storage, then Azure Blob Storage to OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid

Organizations can archive compliance evidence such as signed acknowledgments, delivery confirmations, and transaction logs in Azure Blob Storage, then package and distribute selected records back through OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid when partners, auditors, or regulators require proof of exchange. This creates a repeatable process for evidence management across supply chain transactions.

• Supports audit readiness and regulatory response
• Improves traceability of document exchange
• Enables controlled sharing of sensitive evidence

7. Downstream analytics and operational reporting on B2B document activity

Data flow: OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid to Azure Blob Storage

Document metadata and transaction files from OpenText Active Documents Trading Grid can be exported to Azure Blob Storage for reporting, analytics, and dashboarding. Finance, supply chain, and operations teams can analyze document volumes, turnaround times, exception rates, and partner performance using data tools connected to Azure storage.

• Improves visibility into document-driven processes
• Supports KPI tracking for partner operations
• Helps identify bottlenecks and recurring transaction issues

These integrations are especially valuable in manufacturing, logistics, and retail environments where document accuracy, delivery assurance, and partner collaboration directly affect order fulfillment and cash flow.