A US-based, publicly listed industrial engineering group with multi-billion annual turnover engaged Total e Solutions to support a time-critical System 21 Aurora integration and data-mapping initiative as part of a wider enterprise ERP transformation programme.
The organisation operates at global scale, with System 21 Aurora running on IBMi forming a critical component of its North American ERP landscape. The engagement focused on safeguarding data integrity and operational continuity while enabling controlled integration between Aurora and a parallel ERP platform.
The project was delivered collaboratively by consultants from Total e Solutions UK and Total e Solutions US, combining deep platform expertise with regional operational knowledge of the client’s US environment.
System 21 Aurora Expertise Supporting US-Led ERP Integration
The programme sat within a broader US-led initiative involving the integration of System 21 Aurora with Microsoft Dynamics 365. This introduced significant technical complexity due to regional data structures, localisation requirements, and the scale of live transactional activity within the US operation.
System 21 Aurora remains a mission-critical platform across the client’s North American business, requiring precise handling of data extraction, table mappings, and integration logic to ensure downstream systems receive accurate and reconcilable information.
This work demanded specialist System 21 Aurora knowledge and IBMi development capability, delivered with a clear understanding of US operational and reporting requirements.
Cross-Atlantic Delivery Using UK and US System 21 Aurora Specialists
Total e Solutions deployed a blended delivery model, combining UK-based System 21 Aurora specialists with US-based consultants already familiar with the client’s North American ERP landscape.
This approach ensured:
Continuity with existing US System 21 Aurora configurations
Rapid onboarding with minimal client dependency
Alignment with US regional processes and data standards
Time-zone-aligned delivery for critical integration activity
The joint UK-US delivery model allowed the programme to move at pace while maintaining enterprise-grade control and governance.
Targeted IBMi Development and Data Extraction Capability
The scope included extraction of data directly from System 21 Aurora running on IBMi, preparation and refinement of Aurora extraction scripts, and modification of existing logic to align with revised mapping and integration requirements.
Close coordination was maintained between UK and US consultants to ensure consistent interpretation of Aurora data structures, client-defined table mappings, and integration constraints into the D365 layer.
This ensured System 21 Aurora data originating from the US environment could be consumed reliably by external platforms without compromising auditability or operational stability.
Operating Within a Live US Enterprise Environment
The engagement was delivered within a tightly governed enterprise framework, with System 21 Aurora continuing to support live US business operations throughout the activity.
Total e Solutions operated strictly within client-controlled prerequisites, including secure VPN access, IBMi permissions, and predefined architectural standards. This ensured compliance with internal governance, security, and change-management controls while enabling progress on a compressed timeline.
System 21 Aurora as a Critical Dependency in US Operations
Within large US-based, publicly listed engineering organisations, System 21 Aurora often underpins core financial, operational, and supply-chain processes.
Any integration or data-movement activity involving Aurora therefore carries inherent business risk if not handled by specialists with proven IBMi and System 21 Aurora experience, particularly within complex US operational environments.
This engagement highlights the continued reliance on deep Aurora expertise during ERP modernisation programmes across North American enterprises.
Specialist System 21 Aurora and IBMi Support for Global Programmes
System 21 Aurora integration work of this nature requires platform-specific knowledge, disciplined IBMi development practices, and the ability to operate across regions.
By delivering this programme jointly through its UK and US teams, Total e Solutions reinforced its position as a trusted specialist partner for global organisations operating System 21 Aurora at scale.
Enabling US-Led ERP Transformation Through System 21 Aurora Expertise
As US-based enterprises evolve their ERP landscapes, System 21 Aurora continues to play a critical role within hybrid and transitional architectures.
Through coordinated UK-US delivery and specialist IBMi execution, Total e Solutions enabled this publicly listed organisation to progress a complex integration initiative while maintaining confidence in the stability, accuracy, and reliability of its System 21 Aurora environment
