Meet the source where it lives
People data may sit in an operational store or an enterprise application database. A database-feed strategy gives organizations a broader starting point than requiring a single packaged HR system.
VIRTUALLY ANY DATABASE
Use feeds from virtually any database to connect existing business data to identity operations. Start with the workforce information your organization already maintains.
THE VALUE IN PRACTICE
01 / The opportunity02 / The approach03 / The outcomePeople data may sit in an operational store or an enterprise application database. A database-feed strategy gives organizations a broader starting point than requiring a single packaged HR system.
Define identifiers, attributes and record inclusion clearly. Agree how updates and missing records should be interpreted before the feed influences identity operations, with source ownership understood.
Schemas change. Document the source agreement and coordinate with database owners so an upstream adjustment does not silently alter identity meaning. Confirm the selected connection method and permitted access.
ILLUSTRATIVE USE CASE
A planning example, not a customer testimonial.
A business manages workforce records in an internal database. It defines a governed source dataset for identity use instead of replacing the business system first.
MAKE IT SPECIFIC TO YOUR BUSINESS
Bring your environment and priorities. A focused conversation makes the next step concrete.
DATA SOURCES / YOUR NEXT STEP