# Why TSANet Connect

TSANet Members can use the WebApp or integrate their system into TSANet Connect to improve the user experience and process compliance. TSANet vs Alternative solutions are compared below:

|                           | TSANet Connect                                                                                                                                  | Extranet                                                                                                        | B2B Integration                                                                                                                                   |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cost                      | Included with Membership                                                                                                                        | Usage model (example Per user)                                                                                  | High cost (\~100k)   per connection.  Much higher if an external integration framework is not in place                                            |
| Scalability & flexibility | <p>Single Integration – Connect to One,</p><p>Connect to Anyone. Supports all Partner Models: Certified, Solution, OEM and Service Provider</p> | Multiple extranet access is an operational challenge.  Drives bad security practices. Customer model often used | Duplicate costs per integration.  Every new connection requires each company to budget & prioritize.  Each Partner Model requires new integration |
| Security                  | ISO70001, ISO27701, Microsoft SSPA                                                                                                              | No SSO, MFA, Shared accounts, Data protection                                                                   | Depends on the Members IT Organization                                                                                                            |
| User Experience           | Consistent & Integrated experience                                                                                                              | Swivel chair process – Not integrated                                                                           | Missing features and Fragmentation (B2B with everyone not possible)                                                                               |
| Ongoing Support           | Support and continuous improvements                                                                                                             | Based on multiple companies' extranet                                                                           | Dependent on the IT prioritization and decisions of multiple companies.  Slow to change or improve                                                |


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