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Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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We have tools and an API that allows us to integrate many different systems to Dynamics SL.  I would be happy to discuss further.  Feel free to direct message me for more information.

brian

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Brian Wharton
Founder/President
Catalina Technology
Redondo Beach CA
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Crystal,

You may want to reach out to Brian Wharton of Catalina Technologies.  He has a good tool set that assists in the integration of all data with Dynamics SL and I am sure he can help.

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David Callery
Consultant
Coe & Company, LLC
Jefferson LA
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Thank you, David! Our IT department is familiar with Catalina, so it looks like this may be a good option for us.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 13, 2019 06:45 AM
From: David Callery
Subject: Systems Integration

Crystal,

You may want to reach out to Brian Wharton of Catalina Technologies.  He has a good tool set that assists in the integration of all data with Dynamics SL and I am sure he can help.

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David Callery
Consultant
Coe & Company, LLC
Jefferson LA

Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Crystal,

It is absolutely possible - there are a number of methods for creating an integration with SL and another system.

Key factors for designing the integration include:

• the number of systems being integrated (today the HCM, tomorrow ?)
• the number of objects being integrated
• the level of detail on those objects
• the complexity of the processes being integrated (payroll vs customer maintenance)

I see Catalina's APIs have already been mentioned, here are a few other architectural options:

• some systems have preferred partners with pre-built integrations they can refer you to
• for infrequent data integration - transaction import
• write directly to SQL database
• create custom RESTful endpoints (Azure functions are my recommended platform for this)
• utilize the SOAP web services
• create REST/SOAP translation processes (Azure logic apps are my recommended platform for this)

Depending on the architectural needs, some or many of those options may not be appropriate, others will require a combination.  Most of us have our favorites - the hammers that we try to hit every nail and screw with.

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Drew Skwiers-Koballa
Director of IT
Inside Edge CIS
Eagan MN
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Thank you so much for this list of options! I will pass these along to our IT guys working on this project :)

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 13, 2019 09:35 AM
From: Drew Skwiers-Koballa
Subject: Systems Integration

Crystal,

It is absolutely possible - there are a number of methods for creating an integration with SL and another system.

Key factors for designing the integration include:

• the number of systems being integrated (today the HCM, tomorrow ?)
• the number of objects being integrated
• the level of detail on those objects
• the complexity of the processes being integrated (payroll vs customer maintenance)

I see Catalina's APIs have already been mentioned, here are a few other architectural options:

• some systems have preferred partners with pre-built integrations they can refer you to
• for infrequent data integration - transaction import
• write directly to SQL database
• create custom RESTful endpoints (Azure functions are my recommended platform for this)
• utilize the SOAP web services
• create REST/SOAP translation processes (Azure logic apps are my recommended platform for this)

Depending on the architectural needs, some or many of those options may not be appropriate, others will require a combination.  Most of us have our favorites - the hammers that we try to hit every nail and screw with.

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Drew Skwiers-Koballa
Director of IT
Inside Edge CIS
Eagan MN

Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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Mary,

The details of your integration are really important here.  In my experience, the options range from:

1. Custom -- example UltiPro
2. Third Party or Publisher's Application Specific Interface -- examples Abra, Ascentis
3.  Native integration to Dynamics SL -- example Silverbrook HR

Do you have a specific HCM application already deployed?


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David Siegel
General Manager
Velosio Gulf States
New Orleans LA
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 12, 2019 08:57 AM
From: Crystal Polege
Subject: Systems Integration

Can anyone point me to a good referral source who may be able to discuss whether or not it is possible to integrate an HCM system into Dynamics SL? I know it is possible with Dynamics CRM but don't know what that is or if it's similar.

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Crystal Polege
Chapters Health System, Inc.
Temple Terrace FL
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