Case Study: UK ECGD achieves 50% faster batch processing with Progress Software DataDirect Connect for ODBC

Improving Batch Processing Performance

UK ECGD, the UK’s export credit agency, needed to consolidate underwriting, claims, and debt recovery systems without pushing end-of-day batch jobs beyond the overnight processing window. Its Oracle native ODBC drivers were too slow for the batch environment, creating a risk to daily business operations.

Progress Software implemented Progress DataDirect Connect for ODBC to replace the native drivers. Out of the box, Progress Software cut batch run times by 50%, allowing overnight jobs to complete within the required timeframe and improving service levels while reducing maintenance needs.

UK ECGD

Linda Woods

UK ECGD