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Recognized patterns of what vendors need from enterprise during rollouts. Each type has an ID, description, and a pre-written ready template.

Integration

CRM, ERP, HRIS, email, webhooks, ticketing, analytics

Auth

SSO (SAML/OIDC), API credentials, service accounts

Data

Field mapping, sample data, historical exports

Infrastructure

Test environments, network access, firewall rules

Stakeholder

Data team, security, IT admin, business owner, executive sponsor

Process

Security review, compliance, architecture review, training, procurement

Integration

TypeDescriptionReady template
integration.crm.apiRead/write access to CRMWe can create a record and read it back via API
integration.crm.bulk-exportBulk export of CRM dataWe receive 12+ months of records in CSV or bulk API
integration.erp.apiAccess to ERP (orders, inventory, financials)We can query records via API from staging
integration.erp.rfcSAP RFC/BAPI connectivityWe can execute a test BAPI call and receive response
integration.hris.apiEmployee and org data from HRISWe can query employee directory via API
integration.webhook.outboundOutbound webhook to enterpriseEnterprise receives test payload within 5 seconds
integration.webhook.inboundInbound webhook from enterpriseVendor receives test payload within 5 seconds
integration.email.apiAccess to email systemWe can send a test email through your platform
integration.messaging.apiAccess to messaging (Slack, Teams)We can post a test message to a designated channel
integration.analytics.apiAccess to analytics/BI platformWe can query a test dashboard via API
integration.ticketing.apiAccess to ticketing (Jira, ServiceNow)We can create and read a test ticket via API

Auth

TypeDescriptionReady template
auth.sso.samlSSO via SAML 2.0A test user can log in via SSO and see their data
auth.sso.oidcSSO via OpenID ConnectA test user can complete the OIDC flow
auth.api-credentialsAPI keys or OAuth client credentialsOur service authenticates and completes a round-trip call
auth.service-accountDedicated service identity for automationOur service can authenticate as the service account

Data

TypeDescriptionReady template
data.field-mappingMap custom fields to vendor schemaField mapping document completed and signed off
data.sample-datasetRepresentative sample data for validationWe receive 1000+ records matching expected schema
data.historical-exportHistorical data (6-24 months) for trainingWe receive 12+ months of records

Infrastructure

TypeDescriptionReady template
infra.test-environmentNon-production environment for validationWe can run our full test suite without errors
infra.network-accessFirewall rules, IP allowlisting, VPNOur service can connect from production IPs

Stakeholder

TypeDescriptionReady template
stakeholder.data-teamData/analytics team for mapping and validationField mapping completed and signed off
stakeholder.security-teamSecurity team for review and approvalSecurity review completed and integration approved
stakeholder.it-adminIT admin for provisioning and network configService accounts created and network rules applied
stakeholder.business-ownerBusiness process owner for validationBusiness owner approved behavior for all use cases
stakeholder.executive-sponsorSenior leader to champion the initiativeSponsor identified and communicated priority

Process

TypeDescriptionReady template
process.security-reviewFormal security assessment of vendorSecurity review completed and vendor approved
process.compliance-reviewRegulatory assessment (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)Compliance review completed and approved
process.architecture-reviewArchitecture review board evaluationArchitecture board approved the integration
process.change-managementCommunication and workflow changesAll affected teams briefed and acknowledge changes
process.trainingEnd-user training on new systemAll designated users completed training
process.procurementLegal/procurement (MSA, DPA, SOW)MSA and DPA signed, SOW approved, PO issued

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