Started in 1991, Effective-Data is a computer system designer and consultant that provide various related services. Based in Schaumburg, Ill., the firm specializes in EDI consulting and data integration. The company offers its vast customer base an array of business-to-business services that include business-to-business managed, complete EDI outsourcing, data and enterprise application integration, project management and many more. Effective-Data also provides other services, such as system upgrades, trading partner implementations, transaction development and training. The firm offers a host of tools, including Axway, BizTalk, Gentran and Gentran Server, GXS/webMethods, NetWeaver XI/PI and more.