Pieter Meeussen, director and senior developer at Afternoon Software Solutions, is on a mission. Together with two fellow software developers and a full-time support employee, he builds custom software for clients who can’t find solutions in standard packages.
Think middleware between invoicing tools and accounting systems like Allegro, or even complete ERP systems. E-invoicing via Peppol was increasingly becoming an essential part of their workflow.
Ending the complexity of email invoicing
Afternoon Software Solutions previously sent invoices via email, but this method became increasingly complicated and time-consuming. “Extra security layers from providers like Microsoft and Google made sending emails unnecessarily complex,” explains Pieter. “Each provider has its own rules. It was incredibly frustrating.”
Additionally, the approaching deadline in Belgium to invoice through Peppol created urgency for a more efficient solution.
A challenging search with unexpectedly quick results
Although Pieter and his team had the technical expertise, setting up their own Peppol access point proved too cumbersome.
He therefore began looking for a suitable partner. Many providers failed to respond to his inquiries, except Flowin. “Within two days, I had a clarifying conversation with someone from Flowin. Other providers never even replied.”
Flowin also stood out technically: “Flowin acts purely as a gateway, forwarding UBL files to Peppol without storing our customers’ data. That aligns perfectly with our approach and philosophy.”
“An unexpected bonus was the integration with the Wolters Kluwer Access Point in Allegro, a system used by many of our customers. This allowed them to smoothly receive invoices via Allegro and process them within their own systems.”
Ease of use and simplicity: Flowin’s key strengths
While API integrations aren’t daily business for Pieter and his team, Flowin’s integration went surprisingly smoothly. “Creating the UBL files was more challenging than sending them via Flowin,” laughs Pieter. “The API is clear, intuitive, and well-documented.”
Within just a few weeks, Afternoon Software built a Peppol module within their software framework.
Their first customer was impressed with the speed: “Our client was astonished at how fast everything worked. Once the Peppol integration is active, invoices arrive almost instantly, literally within seconds.”
Stress-free e-invoicing integration
For developers hesitant about integrating e-invoicing due to perceived complexity, Pieter has a straightforward message: “The official communication around Peppol may seem complicated, but Flowin integration itself isn’t. You call a few APIs, and before you know it, you’re sending and receiving UBL invoices within your own system. It really is that easy.”
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