Capabilities (IntegrationManager)

IntegrationManager capabilities can be categorized into these areas:

• Extension of Pricefx integration solution

  • This is the easiest way of getting data from customer systems into Pricefx.

  • It uses integration design patterns validated by multiple projects in the field. 

  • Configuration templates are provided, so you can get started really fast.

  • There is native integration with events generated by Pricefx; information on approving a price record or finishing price list calculation. Will allow you to react to events quickly; like exporting the price list to CSV immediately or triggering another event in the external system.

  • Connected to Pricefx Support monitoring tools. Access to a large knowledge base for quick reaction in case of incidents. 

• Scalability and flexibility

  • Handles various input data structures (CSV, XLS, XML, web service, etc) from different data providers and/or sources.

  • Increased flexibility in data load (based on events).

  • Easy automation of the inbound/outbound processes which helps to reduce the costs.

  • If the PraaS solution is chosen, all the installation and setup tasks are handled by Pricefx. Updates and modifications can be implemented and deployed much quicker.

• Advanced configuration features:

  • Embedded Pricefx API for high-level integration function accessibility.

  • Externalized properties for simple configuration.

  • Spring profile support for environment-specific behavior (dev, QA, production,...).

  • Executable JAR format with a Unix service wrapper.

  • Re-delivery mechanism (in case an interface is temporarily unavailable).