As the name suggests, a data connector is a process that transfers data from a source (for example, a data file) to the SundaySky Video Platform where it is used for personalizing videos for your viewers.
SundaySky comes with an ever-growing library of connectors, from which you can choose the one best suited for your needs. In this article you can read about the key features of each data connector.
Data Connector: File Upload
CSV files are manually uploaded to the SundaySky platform.
With this method, you can distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder or use your own page and play the video using the SundaySky player.
To learn more, see Data Connector: File Upload.
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When you have data that is available in CSV format. |
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Your source data does not change frequently and is relevant for a relatively long period of time. |
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When the communication or campaign is one-off or not frequent. |
Data Connector: URL Parameters
With this method, you can distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder or use your own page and play the video using the SundaySky player.
To learn more, see Data Connector: URL Parameters.
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When data is available in the page URL (for example, a dynamic link from an email management system). |
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When data is available on the page on which the viewer is watching the video. |
Data Connector: SundaySky API
With this method, you can play the video in the SundaySky player.
However, you cannot distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder.
To learn more, see Data Connector: SundaySky API.
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When data is available on your backend system and requires system-to-system integration. |
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If the viewer data you hold is sensitive. |
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If real-time data accuracy is critical when watching the video. |
Data Connector: SFTP Transfer
Managed by SundaySky Professional Services (free of charge)
Alternatively, the file with the data records can be uploaded to a folder on your SFTP server, and then accessed by SundaySky.
An SFTP transfer is fully automated and can be scheduled to run at certain dates and times. This method does not require human intervention, eliminating the need to perform manual tasks.
With this method, you can distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder or use your own page and play the video using the SundaySky player.
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When the video can be generated with data that is updated periodically and not in real time. |
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When your data is stored in a platform from which it can be easily extracted. |
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When you have data that is available in a structured format (e.g. CSV, pipe delimited). |
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When your source data changes frequently or you need to upload new records on an ongoing basis. |
Technical stakeholders in your company will need to work together with SundaySky in order to set up the SFTP transfer.
Data Connector: Salesforce
With this method, you can distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder or use your own page and play the video using the SundaySky player.
To learn more, see Integrating Salesforce with SundaySky.
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When data used for personalization is available in your Salesforce account. |
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When data used for personalization always needs to be up to date. |
Data Connector: HubSpot
With this method, you can distribute the video using a landing page built with the SundaySky landing page builder or use your own page and play the video using the SundaySky player.
To learn more, see Integrating HubSpot with SundaySky.
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When data used for personalization is available in your HubSpot account. |
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When data used for personalization always needs to be up to date. |
Data Connector: Custom Integration
Managed by SundaySky Professional Services (requires additional fee)
A custom integration is managed entirely by SundaySky.
To learn more, see Implementing a Custom Data Integration.
