The Layer2 Cloud Connector integrates external line-of-business data with Microsoft SharePoint 2010/2013 and Office 365, allowing seamless access to existing data within corporate networks. It requires no programming or installation, is 100% compatible with SharePoint offerings, and ensures secure data transfer while keeping third-party access restricted. Multiple editions are available for purchase, and the connector supports a wide range of data sources.

1. Cloud Connector for SharePoint and Office 365
Features & Benefits
The Layer2 Cloud Connector for SharePoint 2010 /
2013 and Office 365 connects your external line-ofbusiness data to Microsoft SharePoint:
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Extends the SharePoint capabilities to existing
external data sets, that will continue to reside
within your corporate network – directly connected
to native SharePoint lists and libraries and always
up-to-date.
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No programming or tools required: Setup in a few
minutes guided by a wizard. No installation or
customizing at SharePoint or data source required.
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100% compatible to ALL SharePoint 2010 / 2013
offerings: On premise, externally hosted, Office 365,
sandboxed. Utilizes the new Microsoft CSOM API.
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Reliable architecture: A connection is established
only for data exchange – not for general usage. No
direct access to corporate data required from
outside. Native SharePoint lists and libraries act as a
cache for your data – bidirectional if required.
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Secure data connection and transfer: The connector
runs where your data resides today - on any server
or client inside your corporate network with
Internet connectivity available. No data is exposed
to any 3rd party.
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FREE Shareware Edition available for download.
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Personal Edition: UD$ 499 / 399 € per server.
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App Edition: (via SharePoint App Store only).
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Professional Edition: US$ 1.407 / 995 € per server.
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Enterprise Edition: US$ 6.360 / 4.999 € per server.
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Annual Software Assurance: 20% per year.
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Partner Program: 15-30% reseller discount on
licenses, FREE NFR Edition, priority support, lead
transfer.
Start workflows or send email notifications in the
cloud on external data change.
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CSOM, OData, File System, XML provider included.
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Licensing & Partner Program
Almost any data source supported: ODBC, OLEDB,
OData, .NET-based providers, file content (Excel,
XML, CSV), File System Replication, SQL Server,
Oracle, MySQL, IBM DB2, IBM AS/400, IBM
Informix, Microsoft SharePoint, MS Dynamics
NAV/CRM, Exchange, Active Directory, Navision,
Lotus Notes, SAP, XML Web Services etc.
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David Linthicum in Cloud Computing
High performance: Works great with large data sets.
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“A data-integration strategy needs to
be within the foundation of your cloud
computing plan. This integration needs
to be innate to the architecture; it can't
be something you're reminded of at the
rollout meeting…”
Add additional “cloud-only” columns, e.g. for rating,
or file attachments. Aggregate your external data.
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