The File transfer protocol is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one to another host over a TCP network, such as the internet. The standard is widely used due to its convenient characteristics. Sometimes we need to transfer the data stored in an FTP server to an application, such as Salesforce, […]
Analytics Best Practice: Order-to-Cash Performance & more KPI’s
I am often asked what are the relevant reports or metrics we need to track while integrating between the Order-to-Cash process. Here is a list of reports that you will find useful while thinking through your business integration needs – mainly between CRM or eCommerce applications like Salesforce and Accounting systems like QuickBooks, Intacct or others.
Speed up connectors’ turnaround with Swagger Specification
What is Swagger Swagger is the world’s most popular and largest framework of API’s developer tools for the open API specification, enabling development across the entire API lifecycle, from design and documentation to test and deployment. How Swagger Specifications Have Revolutionized API Ecosystem In the developer community, with the growing popularity of RESTFUL web services […]
Cloud integration- EDI and API ?
There are an ever growing number of companies offering EDI + API that stirred up some thought: Having worked with GXS, one of the leading EDI VAN services, I felt I should provide my readers with some background – EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a B2B protocol used by major business to automate their supply […]
When you want more from your 2020 Spaces and QuickBooks Integration
If you are not in home construction space, probably you haven’t heard of 2020 Spaces. They are the leading software in home construction and most likely be used by your contractor when, suppose you decide to remodel your kitchen 🙂 But if you are a construction firm and user of 2020 Spaces, looking forward to integrate […]
8-year Journey and 8 things I learned running DBSync
On DBSync’s anniversary I decided to write about what has brought me and my team where we are today. What follows isn’t a “walk down memory lane” but a brief summary of the key lessons I’ve learned in getting the company to its 8th birthday. Let’s dig in! #1. Customers are our heart We’re happy […]
Working with files and modern cloud apps – Part 1
Recently we got a request from a large manufacturer to help them with some file processing. Their specific requirement was to have Fixed width file formats converted into XML and pushed into Amazon S3 for the further processing. While going through the conversation with them I felt it would be a good idea to layout […]
SkuVault with QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV & More
Best Practices for Digitally Connecting Inventory with DBSync & SkuVault Today companies are looking to put in place digital strategies to automate their applications not only with their on-premise applications but also increasingly Cloud Applications. SkuVault provides an extensive platform for managing Inventory, and using DBSync you can not only connect applications like CRM, Accounting, […]
What’s New From Avankia Apps at Dreamforce’16
Avankia the makers of DBSync, an Integration Platform for Salesforce, Financial, Healthcare and BI applications and TargetRecruit, a leading Workforce Management System is gearing up for the biggest Cloud event on the planet, Dreamforce 2016. We are showcasing all that is new and happening and you are most welcome to take a sneak preview into what […]
Timesheet to Billing Automation using TargetRecruit and DBSync
Timesheet Billing & Invoicing module is a workflow-driven project Billing Automation that help project financial reporting, and invoicing; and connects your sales, project delivery, financial systems and teams. Do you often ask? Are we accounting for all project billing? Can we bill faster and more accurately? How can we automate our project revenue recognition policy? […]