Integration January 27, 2025 1 min read
Your ERP Provider is Lying to You About Integrations
ERP providers love to promote their 'native' integrations. Here's why trusting your ERP provider for integrations is often a mistake and what to do instead.
The "Native" Integration Trap
ERP providers (Acumatica, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics) love to promote their "native" integrations. The reality is often very different.
Why Native Integrations Fall Short
- Limited connector coverage — Only the most common platforms are supported
- Shallow functionality — Basic data sync without business logic
- Slow updates — Platform changes break connectors that take months to fix
- Vendor lock-in — Switching ERPs means rebuilding all integrations
- No operational visibility — Limited monitoring and error handling
The Better Approach
Use a purpose-built integration platform that provides deep connectors, operational visibility, and independence from any single vendor.
