{"id":20513,"date":"2016-09-29T12:48:49","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T19:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=20513"},"modified":"2016-09-29T12:48:49","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T19:48:49","slug":"reporting-api-by-continuum-allows-integration-with-any-third-party-vendor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2016\/09\/reporting-api-by-continuum-allows-integration-with-any-third-party-vendor\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporting API by Continuum Allows Integration with Any Third Party Vendor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Continuum Opens Access to Agent Data for MSP Partners and Third Party Vendors via Reporting API to Increase Workflow Efficiencies<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BOSTON \u2013 Navigate 2016 \u2013 Sept. 28, 2016 \u2013 Continuum\u00ae, the only channel-exclusive IT management platform company, has released the Continuum Reporting API, allowing open access to agent asset data by third party vendors and Continuum\u2019s MSP partners. With the new Reporting API, vendors can now integrate with Continuum to help increase efficiencies in client workflow and gain insight into combined data. Meeting MSP partners\u2019 demand, the company\u2019s partners can now make authenticated requests for raw reporting data to build custom reports in-house or through a third party reporting vendor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are happy to answer the call from our MSP partners to provide access to Continuum\u2019s raw reporting data to allow integration with their third party vendors in order to build custom reports in-house, streamline documentation and more,\u201d said Brian Herr, Vice President, Products at Continuum. \u201cWe expect this new open API to be used for endless opportunities for partners to increase their workflow efficiencies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Reporting API provides access to more than 200 unique data fields, ranging from basic machine information to patching, antivirus and backup data. Integration is possible with any third party vendor that can leverage agent asset information. Vendor integration opportunities with this open API are expansive, ranging from reporting tools to documentation systems to lead generation.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging the new Reporting API, Continuum now integrates with IT Glue\u2122, a proven, best practices-driven IT documentation platform packed with features designed to help MSPs reduce waste and maximize profit. IT Glue now connects with Continuum\u2019s Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform, continuously synchronizing servers and workstations into IT Glue, where documentation can be created and maintained effortlessly with the information always up-to-date. MSPs can access useful asset information including memory, disk and CPU, directly into IT Glue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIT Glue was privileged to be involved in the evolution of Continuum\u2019s Reporting API, and we are excited to be able to leverage it through integration to provide value to our mutual partners,\u201d said Chris Day, CEO at IT Glue. \u201cIt has been a pleasure working with Continuum on this project and we look forward to the future of this strong partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also leveraging the Reporting API, Continuum now integrates with BrightGauge, providing consolidation of IT vendor reports in one place and allowing MSPs to build in-house custom reports, charts and dashboards to increase technicians\u2019 efficiency. MSPs now can create custom reports and dashboards that integrate reporting from other tools as well such as QuickBooks, DropBox and all the major PSA tools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Continuum team made a commitment to roll out a newly improved Reporting API with our recommendations included, and they proved to us that they are not only a company that stands behind their commitments, but they are able to move fast and be nimble even given all their priorities,\u201d said Eric Dosal, Co-Founder and CEO of BrightGauge. \u201cWe were in constant communication with the product team, getting regular updates on progress and requests for information. It showed they are serious partner to work with which is very refreshing in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Continuum Reporting API, email <a href=\"mailto:pmfeedback@continuum.net\">pmfeedback@continuum.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About Navigate 2016 by Continuum<\/p>\n<p>The annual industry event for Continuum\u2019s MSP partners, Navigate is reaching new heights by bringing together the very top in thought leadership, inspiration and best practices \u2013 all focused on the growth of MSPs and the success of the IT channel. Drawing more support than the previous two years, including nearly 700 attendees, the sold out event features nearly 40 sponsors and exhibitors, four keynote addresses and more than 70 speakers across 36 breakout sessions. Navigate\u2019s unique content is designed to help improve business strategies, increase sales and marketing efforts and gain a deeper understanding of Continuum\u2019s platform \u2013 enabling MSPs to change their business model and become the most successful in the industry. Navigate 2016 has become an unprecedented event, going beyond Continuum as a company and setting new standards for the industry. To learn more, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/navigate2016\">https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/navigate2016<\/a>. For the latest updates, follow #nav16 on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>About Continuum<\/p>\n<p>Continuum is the only channel-exclusive IT management platform company that allows its Managed Services Provider (MSP) partners to maintain both on premise and cloud-based servers, desktops, mobile devices and other endpoints for their small-and-medium-sized business clients. Continuum\u2019s SaaS platform enables MSPs to efficiently backup, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain clients\u2019 IT infrastructure from a single pane of glass, all backed by an industry\u2013leading Network Operations Center (NOC) and Help Desk. The company employs more than 1,300 professionals worldwide, monitors more than 1 million endpoints for its 5,800 partners including MSPs servicing more than 60,000 SMB customers and web hosting providers protecting more than 250,000 servers worldwide with Continuum\u2019s R1Soft product line. The company established the Continuum Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing financial support to charities focused on helping veterans find jobs in IT. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/\">https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1soft.com\/\">https:\/\/www.r1soft.com\/<\/a> and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @FollowContinuum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Continuum Opens Access to Agent Data for MSP Partners and Third Party Vendors via Reporting API to Increase Workflow Efficiencies BOSTON \u2013 Navigate 2016 \u2013 Sept. 28, 2016 \u2013 Continuum\u00ae, the only channel-exclusive IT management platform company, has released the Continuum Reporting API, allowing open access to agent asset data by third party vendors and Continuum\u2019s MSP partners. With the new Reporting API, vendors can now integrate with Continuum to help increase efficiencies in client workflow and gain insight into combined data. Meeting MSP partners\u2019 demand, the company\u2019s partners can now make authenticated requests for raw reporting data to build custom reports in-house or through a third party reporting vendor. \u201cWe are happy to answer the call from our MSP partners to provide access to Continuum\u2019s raw reporting data to allow integration with their third party vendors in order to build custom reports in-house, streamline documentation and more,\u201d said Brian Herr, Vice President, Products at Continuum. \u201cWe expect this new open API to be used for endless opportunities for partners to increase their workflow efficiencies.\u201d The Reporting API provides access to more than 200 unique data fields, ranging from basic machine information to patching, antivirus and backup data. Integration is possible with any third party vendor that can leverage agent asset information. Vendor integration opportunities with this open API are expansive, ranging from reporting tools to documentation systems to lead generation. Leveraging the new Reporting API, Continuum now integrates with IT Glue\u2122, a proven, best practices-driven IT documentation platform packed with features designed to help MSPs reduce waste and maximize profit. IT Glue now connects with Continuum\u2019s Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform, continuously synchronizing servers and workstations into IT Glue, where documentation can be created and maintained effortlessly with the information always up-to-date. MSPs can access useful asset information including memory, disk and CPU, directly into IT Glue. \u201cIT Glue was privileged to be involved in the evolution of Continuum\u2019s Reporting API, and we are excited to be able to leverage it through integration to provide value to our mutual partners,\u201d said Chris Day, CEO at IT Glue. \u201cIt has been a pleasure working with Continuum on this project and we look forward to the future of this strong partnership.\u201d Also leveraging the Reporting API, Continuum now integrates with BrightGauge, providing consolidation of IT vendor reports in one place and allowing MSPs to build in-house custom reports, charts and dashboards to increase technicians\u2019 efficiency. MSPs now can create custom reports and dashboards that integrate reporting from other tools as well such as QuickBooks, DropBox and all the major PSA tools. \u201cThe Continuum team made a commitment to roll out a newly improved Reporting API with our recommendations included, and they proved to us that they are not only a company that stands behind their commitments, but they are able to move fast and be nimble even given all their priorities,\u201d said Eric Dosal, Co-Founder and CEO of BrightGauge. \u201cWe were in constant communication with the product team, getting regular updates on progress and requests for information. It showed they are serious partner to work with which is very refreshing in the industry.\u201d For more information on the Continuum Reporting API, email pmfeedback@continuum.net. About Navigate 2016 by Continuum The annual industry event for Continuum\u2019s MSP partners, Navigate is reaching new heights by bringing together the very top in thought leadership, inspiration and best practices \u2013 all focused on the growth of MSPs and the success of the IT channel. Drawing more support than the previous two years, including nearly 700 attendees, the sold out event features nearly 40 sponsors and exhibitors, four keynote addresses and more than 70 speakers across 36 breakout sessions. Navigate\u2019s unique content is designed to help improve business strategies, increase sales and marketing efforts and gain a deeper understanding of Continuum\u2019s platform \u2013 enabling MSPs to change their business model and become the most successful in the industry. Navigate 2016 has become an unprecedented event, going beyond Continuum as a company and setting new standards for the industry. To learn more, visit: https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/navigate2016. For the latest updates, follow #nav16 on Twitter. About Continuum Continuum is the only channel-exclusive IT management platform company that allows its Managed Services Provider (MSP) partners to maintain both on premise and cloud-based servers, desktops, mobile devices and other endpoints for their small-and-medium-sized business clients. Continuum\u2019s SaaS platform enables MSPs to efficiently backup, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain clients\u2019 IT infrastructure from a single pane of glass, all backed by an industry\u2013leading Network Operations Center (NOC) and Help Desk. The company employs more than 1,300 professionals worldwide, monitors more than 1 million endpoints for its 5,800 partners including MSPs servicing more than 60,000 SMB customers and web hosting providers protecting more than 250,000 servers worldwide with Continuum\u2019s R1Soft product line. The company established the Continuum Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing financial support to charities focused on helping veterans find jobs in IT. For more information, visit https:\/\/www.continuum.net\/ or https:\/\/www.r1soft.com\/ and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter @FollowContinuum. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[1873],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20513"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20514,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20513\/revisions\/20514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}