Connected systems
The inspector enters a report. The technician enters the same information again in the CMMS. The financial controller enters it again in the ERP. At every stage, time is lost, errors are created and data quality decreases. Without integration, your tools remain isolated systems, and regulatory or maintenance data never reaches the place where it would be most useful: your daily operational processes.
ERP, CMMS, EAM, HSE tools, field platforms, and internal databases: the data exists, but it remains in separate systems. No one has a complete view, and every team works with its own version of the truth.
Without automated data flows between systems, teams enter the same information several times. Errors increase, more time is lost, and the reliability of management indicators gradually decreases.
Inspection and compliance reports arrive as PDF files, by email, and sometimes still on paper. They remain separate from the asset database and do not feed into the CMMS or operational monitoring tools. Valuable data never becomes usable information.
API management
Our solutions are designed around an API Management approach. Data exchanges are structured, secure, traceable, and aligned with current interoperability standards. This is the technical basis of all our integration projects.
But we also know that not every information system uses APIs. When your architecture requires it, we work with other methods such as batch processing, XML, and SFTP. The objective is always the same: make data flows reliable without creating a fixed and inflexible architecture.
Our strength also lies in an industrialized connector development process, with a dedicated team that has worked on this subject for several years and a library of standard connectors already used in production by many customers.
API ManagementBatch, XML, SFTPDedicated connector team
Synidia strengths
API Management, standard connectors and custom interfaces are three complementary elements. They allow us to adapt to the real maturity of your information system without requiring one single architecture.
Key point No. 1
All our connectors are built around an API approach. Data exchanges are structured, documented, secure, and aligned with market standards. When your information system requires it, we can also use other protocols without making the architecture inflexible.
Key point No. 2
We develop and maintain native connectors for the most widely used software solutions on the market. These connectors are already used in many customer projects, are regularly updated, and can be activated quickly. This reduces project time and improves long-term reliability.
Key point No. 3
For specific information systems, internal ERP systems or custom business applications, we design dedicated interfaces. We manage the complete process: import, cleaning, enrichment, transcoding, and reliability of data flows. Your data reaches the right target system, in the right database, and in the right format.
Our teams have developed connectors for Apave Group customers for several years. This development process is fully operational and allows us to deploy both standard and custom connectors at scale.
A team dedicated to integration and connectorsA library of standard connectors already used in productionCustom connectors delivered regularly according to customer needsDedicated monitoring to manage production incidents
Methodical approach
Every integration project follows a proven process adapted to your architecture. The objective is to select the right protocol for each data flow, not to force every flow into the same model, and to deliver an integration that is reliable, monitored, and easy to develop over time.
Identification of systems, data, uses, and security requirements. Overview of the data flows to manage and the main sensitive points.
Selection of the right protocol for each data flow: API, batch, XML, or SFTP. Definition of transformation rules, databases, and security rules.
Activation of a suitable standard connector or development of a custom interface. End-to-end testing with real data before production launch.
Gradual launch, data-flow monitoring, error management, and operational support. Integration continues after deployment and is managed over time.
Comparison
Three possible approaches, with different balances between cost, delivery time, reliability, and scalability. The right choice depends on both the maturity of your information system and the specific nature of the data flow.
| Intégration manuelle | Connecteur standard | Connecteur spécifique | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quand l'envisager | Volume faible, exception ponctuelle | Outil cible standard du marché | SI singulier, ERP interne, application sur mesure |
| Délai de mise en route | Immédiat, mais coûteux dans la durée | Activation rapide, déjà éprouvé | Selon la complexité du flux à traiter |
| Fiabilité dans le temps | Faible, dépend de la rigueur des équipes | Élevée, maintenu par Synidia | Élevée, supervisée par Synidia |
| Coût total | Élevé sur la durée (temps, erreurs) | Optimisé, mutualisé entre clients | Variable selon le périmètre |
| Évolutivité | Limitée, redémarre à zéro à chaque évolution | Suivie au rythme de l'éditeur | Maintenable, évolutive |
Frequently asked questions
The main questions asked by CIOs and CTOs before starting an integration project with Synidia: protocols, available connectors, security, monitoring, and cost.
Synidia offers proven standard connectors with the main software solutions on the market: SAP, Carl Software, IBM Maximo, DIMO, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Infor, as well as GIS integration with ArcGIS and documented APIs.
This catalog is continuously maintained and extended to follow changes made by software publishers.
Yes. When your information system is based on an internal ERP, a historic application, or a proprietary database, Synidia designs a custom interface.
It covers the full chain: import, cleaning, transcoding, mapping with your databases, and routing to the target tool.
No. API Management is our standard architecture because it provides structure, security and traceability. But we know that not every information system uses APIs and that an API is not always the right choice for every data flow.
When your architecture requires it, we use other protocols: batch processing for large volumes, XML for structured data exchanges without an API, and SFTP for secure file transfers. The objective is always the same: choose the right protocol for each data flow, not the other way around.
Security is included from the design stage of every connector. Our practices follow the Golden Rules Security and OWASP standards. Strong authentication, encrypted exchanges, detailed access-right management, and data flow logs are standard measures that we apply to every project.
For the most sensitive data flows, we can work with OPPIDA, our specialist cybersecurity sister company, for audits or penetration testing. Synidia has also started an ISO 27001 certification process.
All our connectors are monitored. When a data flow fails, the incident is detected and recorded. Our support team responds according to the agreed service level to identify the cause, correct the problem, and restart the flow.
Our Service Desk is based in France and can provide bilingual French and English support up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, depending on the selected service level. For critical data flows, we can also set up proactive alerts for your teams.
For a standard connector that is already available in our catalog, activation can be very fast, from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the complexity of your databases and the required tests.
For a custom connector, the delivery time depends on the complexity of the data flow, the amount of data to transform and the number of connected systems. We provide a clear estimate during the mapping stage.
Yes. This is often the recommended approach. Starting with one priority data flow, securing it in production, measuring the benefits, and gradually adding other flows is an effective way to reduce risks and show value quickly.
Our connector development process is designed for both targeted projects and large-scale deployments. Production monitoring adapts to the scope you choose.
An internally developed integration can be suitable for some projects. But it requires specific skills, time and, above all, the ability to maintain the connector as the connected software changes over time.
With Synidia, you benefit from an industrialized development process, a team that has worked on connectors for several years, a library of standard connectors shared between customers and production monitoring. You save time on the project and make long-term operations more reliable.
Describe your architecture in just a few minutes. We’ll get back to you with an initial assessment of your options: standard connectors available, connectors that need to be adapted, or custom-built connectors.
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