Shane, About Rhythm and R/3...
One of the reasons i2 has RhythmLink is to help solve (or
get around) data integration issues. Here's a quote from i2's web site in this regard...
" what types of applications or data sources can I integrate?
RhythmLink is a multi-tiered, client-server solution that provides a single graphical interface which speeds integration of data sources and enterprise applications. The data sources can be relational or non-relational databases, or contain various types of file structures. RhythmLink also allows other applications such as ERP systems and other partner applications to interact with RHYTHM through standard messaging technologies such as CORBA and DCOM. Partner applications with specific integration points such as SAP™, SSA, and Oracle can also be accommodated. "
Even more to the point, though, unless I am mistaken, Rhythm and R/3 are already up and working together at sites like Vanity Fair, OxyChem, Texas Instruments, Johnson & Johnson Medical, and Siemens. I can't say that's BIBLE. But, I've heard second-hand
that these are R/3-Rhythm reference sites.
As to whether these implementations have been easy or not...
well... I would assume they haven't been easy. SAP with all its
proprietariness, etc...
JMHO,
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