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Developer APIs now Available

We are excited to make public our Developer APIs! Developer APIs can be used by your existing development team, and we already include sample code for .NET and PHP based shops.

The APIs allow your existing databases to connect with the OpenWater Platform to enable custom workflows that your organization relies on. The most common uses of the API are as follows:

Single Sign-On

Single sign-on allows a user who is already inside your database to log into the OpenWater platform without having to create a new password or re-key their basic user profile. It helps save time and also helps centralize record keeping.

Finance Centralization

If your organization is using an accounting tool like Solomon, Microsoft Dynamics, or PeachTree, your finance department might be clamoring for getting specific details on your awards program finances. Using the Invoice / Payment endpoint, your developers can quickly get access to this data in real-time or in batch.

General Data Export

All awards submission data is available for export in a friendly JSON format that your developers are already used to. We make it easy to define reports that can then be queried via a data endpoint. This allows for full flexibility as you have access to literally everything about the submission including its winner status.

OpenWater APIs must be enabled before you can make use of these endpoints. Documentation is available here.

Kunal Johar

Kunal Johar is the OpenWater platform evangelist. He currently manages our development teams and enjoys diving into the fray. Find him in our community chat room.

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