ISV Spotlight: Znode

Better B2B Ecommerce for Dynamics F&SCM.

Manufacturers and distributors rely on Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage core business operations. As revenue grows online through web portals and storefronts, many manufacturers and distributors need robust ecommerce platforms to match the robust operational capabilities of their ERPs. Znode builds that foundation with native B2B ecommerce designed to scale across brands, channels, and customer types.

Znode is the most flexible, scalable B2B ecommerce platform built for manufacturers and distributors running Dynamics F&SCM. It centralizes digital commerce while allowing ERP systems to remain the source of truth. Together, the platforms support consistent data, efficient operations, and modern buying experiences.

A Centralized Commerce Layer for Dynamics F&SCM

Dynamics 365 manages financials, supply chain, and customer records. Znode complements those capabilities by managing digital commerce at scale. The platform acts as a center of commerce that connects storefronts, catalogs, pricing, content, and orders into a single system.

This structure allows manufacturers and distributors to manage all digital buying experiences centrally. Znode supports one or many B2B storefronts and portals, punchout, global commerce, and more all from one platform. ERP processes remain intact while commerce capabilities expand.

The result is more control, fewer disconnected systems, and better alignment between ecommerce and ERP.

Native Capabilities Designed for Enterprise B2B

Znode delivers enterprise ecommerce capabilities through native platform functionality. The configurable platform supports complex business requirements without heavy custom development or third-party extensions.

Administrators manage everything through a single Administration Console. Teams control storefronts, catalogs, pricing rules, roles, content, and integrations across the entire commerce ecosystem.

Key native capabilities include:

• Multi-store management to launch and manage multiple branded stores, portals, and more
• Configurable B2B account structures with parent and child accounts, roles, approvals, and budgets
• Advanced pricing and inventory controls aligned to ERP data and business rules
• Native CMS, PIM, and DAM to manage content, product data, and digital assets centrally
• React-based Storefront optimized for performance and modern buying experiences with a complete CMS and page builder
• AI-powered search that improves product discovery across large catalogs

All capabilities are native to the platform, reducing long-term complexity and simplifying platform management.

Seamless Integration with Dynamics 365

Znode integrates with Dynamics 365 through its native Commerce Connector. This tool allows administrators to configure data exchanges without custom middleware or brittle integrations.

Businesses choose how and when data syncs between systems. Products, pricing, inventory, customers, orders, and invoices flow in a controlled and scalable way. This flexibility supports both real-time and scheduled integration scenarios.

Znode also integrates with CRM, PIM, tax, payment, and procurement systems. The platform acts as an orchestration layer that brings commerce data together without duplicating ERP functionality.

Supporting Complex Buying Experiences

Znode is designed for real-world B2B buying models. The platform supports complex account relationships, negotiated pricing, and role-based experiences.

Manufacturers and distributors use Znode to enable self-service ordering, assisted buying, quote requests, approval workflows, and personalized catalogs. These capabilities support procurement requirements while maintaining consistent operational control.

Customer service and sales teams can manage orders, returns, and quotes directly within Znode. Impersonation tools support assisted buying without requiring ERP access.

Built for Growth and Long-Term Flexibility

Znode is a distributed SaaS platform hosted in Azure and utilizing Azure SQL services. New capabilities are released continuously while preserving platform stability.

Manufacturers and distributors choose Znode to manage growth across brands, channels, regions, and customer types from a single commerce platform.

A Strong Fit for the Dynamics 365 Ecosystem

For partners like Ellipse Solutions, Znode extends Dynamics 365 implementations into scalable digital commerce environments. It enables customers to grow digital revenue while maintaining ERP integrity.

Znode provides the structure, flexibility, and scale enterprise B2B commerce demands. Combined with Dynamics 365, it delivers a unified commerce foundation built for long-term success.