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How does EDC Connector work?
When two companies want to exchange data for any use case, the process is standardized by a software component called the Eclipse Dataspace Connector (EDC), which acts as the gateway.
When a company shares data, the EDC formats it according to the standards defined by Catena-X. The EDC then communicates this standardized data to another EDC. On the backend, the EDC routes the data to any business application, whether it’s a commercial solution, SiGREEN, or another platform.
Since EDC is standardized, the underlying system remains transparent. However, if the solution is not certified, it loses its standardized status.
This EDC reaches out to this operating company to find the Business Partner Number (BPNL) of the company you would like to exchange data with.
Catena-X is using the same technology with verifiable credentials used by SiGREEN to establish trust. These verifiable credentials, managed by a central wallet service provided by Cofinity-X, ensure secure data exchanges.
During onboarding, Cofinity-X verifies your identity, issues a verifiable credential, and stores it in a wallet. Whenever you want to exchange data, you can share this verifiable proof with the other company.