alm360 Hub + Focused Build API: Unlocking Advanced SAP Solution Manager Capabilities

For organizations that rely on SAP Solution Manager alongside other platforms, managing workflows can often mean repetitive, manual updates across systems. Up until now, Solution Manager has lacked API coverage for some of the areas needed for automated workflows, requiring manual effort to keep systems in sync.

Now, there’s a solution: the Focused Build API by blue.works. By combining this API with alm360 Hub, we can fully automate workflows that involve SAP Solution Manager, eliminating the need for manual data entry and synchronization.

How alm360 Hub and Focused Build API Streamline Cross-Platform Workflows

alm360 Hub already connects seamlessly with several major IT platforms, like SAP Cloud ALM, Jira, and more. Now, with SAP Solution Manager added to the mix, the potential for automation expands dramatically. Here’s how it works:

• Event-Triggered Automation: alm360 Hub can initiate workflows from either side. For example, a new change document in Solution Manager or a status update in another platform like Jira can trigger actions across systems. This can be set up to happen either in real-time when the event occurs or periodically, as per your workflow needs.
• Seamless Data Sync Across Platforms: alm360 Hub leverages the Focused Build API to access and interact with essential entities in Solution Manager, such as business partners, projects, and categories. This data can pre-populate fields’ options or help with validation of information in another platform, streamlining form completion and data accuracy. For instance, when filling a form in Jira is set to have byproduct of creating a work package. The fields in the Jira form can have the data from Solution Manager to provide value help.

Practical Benefits of Focused Build API Integration for Your Workflow

Remember those times when you received an email prompting you to manually start the next step of the process, maybe even copy information across platforms? Combining the Focused Build API with alm360 Hub, those manual tasks can be a thing of the past, improving accuracy and freeing up valuable time. Here’s a snapshot of what this integration delivers:

• Elimination of Manual Data Entry: Automatic synchronization between SAP Solution Manager and other IT platforms reduces the risk of errors and ensures up-to-date data.
• Improved Process Efficiency: Automated workflows speed up routine tasks, allowing your teams to focus on higher-value activities rather than manual data management.
• Real-Time Visibility: With periodic or real-time event-triggered updates, your teams gain instant visibility into changes, helping to avoid bottlenecks and keep processes flowing smoothly.

Ready to Automate and Optimize?

The integration of SAP Solution Manager with alm360 Hub opens up a new world of automation possibilities, tailored to streamline your workflows and enhance your team’s efficiency. If these improvements resonate with your needs, reach out to us! Let’s discuss your unique workflows and explore how alm360 Hub can drive better outcomes for your business.