Layer2 Cloud Connector vs. Progress DataDirect

We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.

Hybrid Data Pipeline lets users consume or share data in can timely and compliant manner regardless of the application they use or the location of the data. It has defined a stringent set of policies and practices around product development and distribution. Enables customers to consume their data in your application using their BI tool of choice.

Incentivized

• Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
• It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
• Provides details file history

• Providing JDBC connectivity to CRM applications
• Raw data integration
• Customer support

Incentivized

• Per User cost is expensive
• A lot of pre-requisites
• UI needs to be more user-friendly

• Seamless data access for BI and Analytics.
• Helps you comply with industry standards.
• Cloud and On-premises Data Access with Hybrid Data Pipelines.

Incentivized

We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.

Easy to use with JDBC interface, detailed debug logs for troubleshooting, and easier audit with detailed log. Cost of ingestion is relatively cheaper

Incentivized

• Layer2 resolves the time management issue
• Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
• LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.

• Create custom data access and security policies at a user level.
• Integrate HDP into your app seamlessly with management and administration API's.
• Hybrid Data Pipeline service can be deployed on multiple modes behind a load balancer.

Incentivized