SSO is a session and user authentication service that permits a user to use a set of login credentials to access multiple applications. The other integration that falls into this category is Single Sign On. ![]() Typical data included in such connector is the username and email address. Much like with a manual upload, a standard connector can add, modify and close users. The user integration takes the user information from the core identity management system and translates it into Fieldglass user profiles. There are 2 main integrations to manage access to SAP Fieldglass: Users and Single Sign On. Whenever I refer back to integrations, I ask clients what category we are talking about, what the reasoning is for an integration and what the source of “truth” is. ![]() I structure the data into 4 categories that I am able to integrate: Access, master data, transactional data and custom information. As a starting point, before even speaking about integrations, I talk to my clients about data categories. To set the scene, in this blog I am talking about the 4 main categories in which I divide my data. Especially in the beginning, when you are starting out, your aim should be to make your integration as simple, smooth and sustainable as possible. Just one thing before you continue reading and get super excited about integrations: Try, try as hard as you can, to stick to the standard integrations. Over the course of the next few blogs, I am going to share some insights into how integrations are handled in SAP Fieldglass, starting with the vary basics and leading up to more complex solutions. ![]() However, since SAP Fieldglass was born in the cloud, it is fast and easy to connect with other products such as S/4Hana, Ariba and Successfactors. But as you can imagine, the system can’t do everything, its limits are clear, for example it is not a ERP system nor a strategic sourcing tool. SAP Fieldglasss is a cloud-based, open vendor management system (VMS) that helps organizations find, engage and manage their external workforce and services procurement resources – from temporary staff to Statement of Work-based consultants to freelance workers, gig workers, contractors and more.
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