NI: Enhancing Data Retrieval with Editable Integration Pointers

Efficient data handling is key to ensuring smooth operations and seamless experiences. We’re excited to unveil our latest update, designed to give you more control and transparency in your data integration process—the introduction of editable integration pointers!

The problem: Struggling with continuous data retrieval

For event organizers, managing data integrations can often be a slow and cumbersome process, particularly when dealing with large datasets. Managing data sometimes require unnecessary processing time—especially for large-scale events where data updates frequently.

The solution: Integration pointers

To address this challenge, we’re introducing editable integration pointers—a new feature that gives you control over where and when an integration checks for data updates. Pointers in Grip integrations already allowed you to fetch only the records that have been updated since the last check, but our update allows you full control over these pointers, which can significantly speed up the data integration and mapping process.

Pointers can take various forms, such as record IDs or timestamps, providing a flexible way to track data changes. With this update, organizers have the ability to view, edit, and manage these pointers directly.

What you’ll love about this

This enhancement isn’t just about making the system faster—it’s about giving you unprecedented control and clarity in your data management process. Here’s what you can expect:

• Manual Pointer Input: You can now manually input pointers to fetch data from specific records, allowing you to target exact data points for retrieval.
• Increased Transparency: The system will display the last used pointer, making the start point for the next integration clearer and more predictable.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Need to restart an integration from scratch? Simply remove the pointers, and the system will pull all records as if it’s running for the first time.

By empowering you with these tools, we’re not just improving the speed of data integrations—we’re also enhancing your ability and flexibility to manage and get full control your event data with precision.

Looking ahead

Editable integration pointers are just the beginning of our efforts to optimize the data integration process. We’re committed to continuing to develop features that enhance your control, boost efficiency, and provide greater transparency in how your data is managed.

These updates are designed and built to boost your efficiency and data control within Native Integrations, will be available after October 3rd, 2024. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch

Have questions or concerns about any of our new features? As always, we're here to help; contact your account manager or simply drop us an email at support@grip.events.