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About Transalis

Connecting organisations since 2002

Since 2002, Transalis has pioneered modern EDI, helping businesses replace complex legacy systems with bespoke, fully managed enterprise EDI solutions. Through its innovative OpenEDI platform and international Trading Network, Transalis connects 15,000+ organisations across 50+ countries, processing over 30 million transactions annually. Combining enterprise-scale technology with specialist expertise and personal service, Transalis simplifies EDI integration, automates supply chain transactions, and delivers managed EDI outcomes removing the technical burden and cost of legacy EDI.

2002
founded UK
15,000+
organisations
50+
countries

Connected to the world's major brands

The Transalis Trading Network

15,000+

organisations connected, from one connection.

50+
countries
30m+
transactions a year
7bn+
invoice value a year
98%
of the UK's electronically trading retail market
Our story

What does Transalis do?

Transalis was built on a simple belief: trading between businesses should be frictionless. From purchase orders and despatch notices to invoices and inventory updates, we enable information to flow electronically, and integrate automatically between customers, suppliers, their multiple business systems, and geographic locations.

By connecting people, processes, technology, and trading partners, Transalis removes the barriers to electronic trading, improves digital supply chain visibility, and helps businesses operate more efficiently, respond faster, and grow without unnecessary technical constraints. Connect to Transalis Once. Reach Anyone. Run Everything.

  1. 2002

    Transalis is founded

    Aniello Louis Sabatino and Paul Butler Simpson establish Transalis, after careers at IBM and in eCommerce.

  2. 2008

    Argos chooses Transalis

    Transalis onboards 2,000 Argos EDI suppliers within six months.

  3. 2011

    A.S. Watson joins

    Today a customer for 15 years, with 10,000s of suppliers for 9 retail brands across 16 European markets.

  4. 2026

    Live for eInvoicing in Belgium and France

    Transalis is live as both countries' B2B eInvoicing mandates begin, as a certified Peppol Access Point.

  5. Today

    15,000+ organisations, 50+ countries

    One Trading Network for EDI and eInvoicing, and building for the UK mandate announced from April 2029.

Leadership

Who leads Transalis?

Transalis is led by CEO Allan W. Gray and Co-Founders Aniello Louis Sabatino and Paul Butler Simpson. Together they bring more than three decades of individual experience in EDI, eCommerce, eInvoicing, enterprise technology and global supply chain integration.

With backgrounds spanning IBM, Atlas Products International and successful technology acquisitions, Transalis leadership has the experience to support complex multinational trading requirements. Their shared commitment is to deliver enterprise-scale EDI and eInvoicing solutions, bespoke managed outcomes and specialist customer service without the complexity traditionally associated with legacy EDI VAN providers.

Combined experience in EDI and B2B
Allan40
Aniello30+
Paul30+

Vast Tech Industry Knowledge

Years of experience across the three leaders: 40 for Allan, and over 30 each for Aniello and Paul.

Allan W. Gray, CEO of Transalis40 years in EDI
CEO, Transalis

Allan W. Gray

Allan W. Gray is CEO of Transalis, bringing 40 years of experience in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), eInvoicing, B2B integration and global supply chain technology.

Allan believes EDI technology should deliver measurable business value while removing unnecessary complexity for customers.

Career highlights
  • Founded Atlas Products International
  • Acquired Orbit
  • Atlas acquired by HighJump Software, 2014
Expertise
  • EDI product development
  • B2B integration
  • Enterprise systems integration
  • Technology acquisitions
  • eInvoicing
Read Allan’s full biography

An established EDI entrepreneur and technology leader, Allan founded Atlas Products International, developing enterprise EDI software, secure data exchange platforms and international trading partner networks. Under his leadership, Atlas expanded through product innovation and strategic acquisitions, including Orbit, before being acquired by HighJump Software in 2014.

His career spans EDI product development, enterprise systems integration, international business growth and technology acquisitions. Through Atlas Products International, Orbit and HighJump Software, Allan has helped organisations modernise legacy EDI VAN infrastructure, automate electronic trading and simplify complex B2B integration requirements.

As CEO of Transalis, Allan brings extensive experience in building and scaling EDI businesses, combining enterprise technology expertise with commercial leadership and specialist customer service.

His focus is on advancing Transalis bespoke managed EDI and eInvoicing solutions, strengthening its global Trading Network and helping businesses transition from legacy EDI providers to modern, flexible services.

Aniello Louis Sabatino, Co-Founder of Transalis30+ years in EDI
Co-Founder, Transalis

Aniello Louis Sabatino

Aniello Louis Sabatino is Co-Founder of Transalis, bringing over 30 years of experience in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), enterprise systems integration and supply chain technology. Before establishing Transalis in 2002, Aniello spent many years with IBM, developing extensive European expertise in enterprise technology, B2B integration and electronic business communications.

A strong advocate of technology innovation, Aniello believes modern EDI platforms should combine reliability, security, flexibility and seamless business systems integration with simplicity for customers.

Career highlights
  • Many years with IBM in Europe
  • Co-founded Transalis, 2002
  • Leads technology strategy
Expertise
  • EDI standards
  • Data mapping
  • ERP integration
  • Trading partner connectivity
  • Supply chain automation
Read Aniello’s full biography

At Transalis, Aniello has played a central role in technology strategy, EDI product development and the evolution of its global Trading Network. His technical expertise spans EDI standards, data mapping, secure electronic document exchange, ERP integration, trading partner connectivity and supply chain automation.

Aniello has helped develop scalable, enterprise-grade EDI solutions supporting SMEs and multinational businesses, enabling reliable electronic trading across international markets while simplifying complex technical requirements.

His focus remains on advancing Transalis managed EDI and eInvoicing technology, supporting international trading requirements and developing bespoke integration solutions that reduce technical complexity, improve operational efficiency and strengthen global supply chain connectivity.

Paul Butler Simpson, Co-Founder of Transalis30+ years in EDI
Co-Founder, Transalis

Paul Butler Simpson

Paul Butler Simpson is Co-Founder of Transalis, bringing over 30 years of experience in eCommerce, B2B integration, supply chain technology and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Before establishing Transalis in 2002, Paul founded an eCommerce business that became an IBM Solution Partner and was subsequently acquired by a US-based technology company during the dot-com era.

A strong advocate of customer-focused technology, Paul believes businesses should receive enterprise-grade EDI capabilities without the cost, complexity or technical burden traditionally associated with legacy systems.

Career highlights
  • Founded an IBM Solution Partner
  • Co-founded Transalis, 2002
  • Leads commercial strategy
Expertise
  • Managed EDI services
  • eInvoicing
  • Trading partner onboarding
  • Digital supply chains
  • Business process automation
Read Paul’s full biography

At Transalis, Paul has played a central role in commercial strategy, EDI product design and international business development. He has helped establish Transalis as a credible enterprise-scale alternative to major legacy EDI providers, contributing to the acquisition and retention of multinational customers and the development of long-standing commercial relationships.

His expertise spans managed EDI services, eInvoicing, digital supply chains, trading partner onboarding and business process automation. Paul has helped multinational enterprises and SMEs modernise EDI infrastructure, simplify complex trading relationships and adopt bespoke managed solutions that reduce technical complexity and improve operational efficiency.

His focus remains on developing innovative EDI and eInvoicing solutions, strengthening long-term customer relationships and combining global capability with specialist expertise, commercial flexibility and personal service.

Our values

What does Transalis stand for?

Transalis stands for six values: customer commitment, innovation, integrity, partnership, security and sustainability. Together they shape how Transalis delivers managed EDI and eInvoicing, from the first call to the fifteenth year.

  • 01

    Customer Commitment

    Our customers' success drives everything we do. We take personal responsibility for delivering reliable EDI and eInvoicing services, understanding each customer's business, and solving their challenges. From SMEs to multinational enterprises, we provide the same specialist attention, responsiveness, and commitment to long-term success.

  • 02

    Innovation

    We challenge traditional EDI thinking. Through modern EDI technology, OpenEDI, automation and AI intelligent integration, we continuously simplify how businesses exchange information. Our focus is on developing practical innovations that reduce technical complexity, accelerate trading partner connectivity, and deliver measurable improvements across global supply chains.

  • 03

    Integrity

    Trust is earned through consistent delivery. We believe in transparent commercial relationships, honest advice, clear accountability and doing what we promise. Our customers depend on Transalis for business-critical EDI transactions, and we take that responsibility seriously, building relationships founded on reliability, openness, and mutual respect.

  • 04

    Partnership

    We build relationships, not just connections. Transalis works alongside customers to understand their changing business requirements, providing bespoke managed EDI and eInvoicing solutions that evolve as they grow. Our approach combines enterprise-scale capability with the personal commitment of a specialist partner invested in their long-term success.

  • 05

    Security

    Protecting business-critical information is fundamental to everything we do. Security, resilience, and operational continuity underpin our managed EDI and eInvoicing services. We prioritise secure data exchange, dependable transaction processing, and responsible information management, helping customers trade confidently across international supply chains.

  • 06

    Sustainability

    We believe smarter digital supply chains can contribute to a more sustainable future. By replacing paper-based processes with electronic business documents, automating transactions, and reducing unnecessary manual administration, Transalis helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce waste and support more sustainable trading practices.

Headquarters

Where is Transalis based?

Headquartered in Portsmouth, UK, Transalis delivers and supports fully managed enterprise EDI and eInvoicing solutions for multinational organisations across 50+ countries.

Portsmouth, UK · HQ
Company record
Company
Transalis Ltd
Founded
2002
Founders
Aniello Louis Sabatino and Paul Butler Simpson
CEO
Allan W. Gray
Headquarters
Ocean House, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8FA, United Kingdom
What it does
Managed EDI, Peppol eInvoicing and marketplace connectivity on one platform
Network
15,000+ organisations across 50+ countries
Products
Transalis OpenEDI™, eInvoiceTrack™, DataTrack™ and FastTrack™
Trust

Which certifications does Transalis hold?

The Transalis EDI and eInvoicing platforms hold ISO 27001 certification, and Transalis is a certified Peppol Access Point. Live service status is public at status.transalis.com.

  • ISO 27001

    The Transalis EDI and eInvoicing cloud trading platforms are certified for data security.

  • Cyber Essentials

    Transalis holds Cyber Essentials certification.

  • Peppol Access Point

    A certified Peppol Access Point, live in Belgium and France.

  • GS1 certified

    Transalis holds GS1 certification for supply chain standards.

  • EESPA member

    A member of the European eInvoicing Service Providers Association.

  • G-Cloud 14

    Listed on G-Cloud 14, with a 99.99% SLA for customer-facing applications.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Transalis?

Transalis was founded in 2002 by Aniello Louis Sabatino and Paul Butler Simpson. Before establishing Transalis, Aniello spent many years with IBM in Europe, and Paul founded an eCommerce business that became an IBM Solution Partner and was acquired by a US-based technology company.

Who is the CEO of Transalis?

Allan W. Gray is CEO of Transalis. He brings 40 years of experience in EDI, eInvoicing, B2B integration and global supply chain technology, and founded Atlas Products International, which was acquired by HighJump Software in 2014.

Where is Transalis based?

Transalis is headquartered at Ocean House, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8FA, in the United Kingdom. The Transalis Trading Network reaches organisations in 50+ countries.

What does Transalis do?

Transalis connects, digitises and automates supply chains. It runs managed EDI and Peppol eInvoicing on one platform, so orders, despatch notices, invoices and stock updates move between trading partners' systems automatically. The Transalis Trading Network connects 15,000+ organisations and processes 30m+ transactions a year.

Which certifications does Transalis hold?

The Transalis EDI and eInvoicing cloud trading platforms hold ISO 27001 certification. Transalis also holds Cyber Essentials and GS1 certification, is a certified Peppol Access Point, is a member of EESPA and is listed on G-Cloud 14.

What are the Transalis company values?

Transalis has six values: customer commitment, innovation, integrity, partnership, security and sustainability. In practice that means specialist attention for every customer from SMEs to multinationals, modern EDI technology such as OpenEDI, transparent commercial relationships, bespoke managed EDI and eInvoicing solutions, secure data exchange, and replacing paper-based processes with electronic business documents.

Which companies use Transalis?

Customers include Argos, A.S. Watson, Space NK and SMEG. Argos has used Transalis since 2008, and A.S. Watson since 2011, with 10,000s of suppliers for 9 retail brands across 16 European markets.

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