Client Challenge A global technology vendor providing compliance solutions needed to integrate their platform with leading GRC systems—IBM OpenPages and ServiceNow IRM. The objective was to create a seamless, automated data flow between their solution and these GRC platforms. However, the project faced significant challenges:
- ▸The vendor's API was heavily text-focused, lacking structured metadata, making it difficult to map and transform data for GRC systems.
- ▸Custom data models were required for each GRC platform, with differing structures for IBM OpenPages and ServiceNow IRM.
- ▸Multiple customer versions needed to be supported, each with unique configurations.
- ▸Integration had to be seamless and scalable, requiring rigorous quality assurance and deployment management.
Our Solution SureStep was engaged as the all-in-one solution partner, responsible for the complete design, development, and deployment of the integration. Our approach included:
- ▸Conducting a detailed assessment of the vendor’s API capabilities and GRC platform requirements, identifying data mapping and transformation needs.
- ▸Designing a robust data transformation layer that converted text-heavy API data into structured, metadata-rich formats suitable for each GRC system.
- ▸Building custom API connectors for IBM OpenPages and ServiceNow IRM, ensuring compatibility with each platform’s data model.
- ▸Implementing custom versioning logic to support multiple customer-specific configurations without duplicating code.
- ▸Managing the full deployment lifecycle, including:
- ▸Technical specification creation for client approval.
- ▸Comprehensive quality assurance, including end-to-end testing across all supported versions.
- ▸Coordinating with both the GRC vendors and the client’s technical teams for a smooth rollout.
- ▸Providing detailed user guides and training for client teams, ensuring effective use of the integrated solution.
Results Achieved
- ▸A fully automated, scalable integration between the vendor’s platform and two leading GRC systems (IBM OpenPages and ServiceNow IRM).
- ▸Improved data accuracy through robust text-to-metadata transformation.
- ▸Full support for multiple customer versions without disrupting existing configurations.
- ▸Delivered on time and in partnership with the GRC vendors, maintaining high client satisfaction.