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Overcast Real-Time SAP Integration for Salesforce CRM

Jul 10, 2024

Overcast Real-Time SAP Integration for Salesforce CRM

Introduction

  • Overcast is built on Salesforce platform
  • Aims to address integration challenges
  • Focus on leveraging Salesforce as a system of engagement

Key Features

  • Pre-built components: Save time and money
  • Focus on unique processes: Optimize competitive advantages
  • Optional Integration: Via Mulesoft and SAP CPI
  • Simplified architecture: Mixed real-time integration and data replication

Traditional Integration Challenges

  • Asynchronous data transfer
  • Basic Integrations not sufficient for seamless business processes
  • Need for real-time Integrations with APIs
  • Development complexity with API management tools
  • Requires extensive mandays for integration projects

Overcast's Approach

  • No business logic in middleware layer
  • Flexible and easy-to-maintain solution architecture
  • Functions as a data access layer for backend systems
  • Access external data via SOQL statements or Apex classes
  • Provides 80% of typical Salesforce to SAP integration out-of-the-box
  • Supports complex SAP business objects

Comparison with Mulesoft and SAP CPI

  • Mulesoft/SAP CPI consolidate disparate backends with new process APIs
  • Designed for microservices strategy
  • Overcast focuses on the business integration into Salesforce
  • Seamlessly incorporates backend APIs into the Salesforce user experience
  • Reduces the cost and complexity of integration projects

Additional Benefits

  • Directly consumes public APIs in SAP and other systems
  • Ensures smooth business processes redesign on the Salesforce platform

Conclusion

  • Overcast facilitates powerful integration into Salesforce without high costs and complexity
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