December
December
The December 2023 release enhances the performance of Daton by adding new connector support and continues helping businesses optimize analytics and make data-driven decisions.
As we approach the year’s conclusion, Daton’s December release signifies a pivotal moment with essential updates to the connector ecosystem. Within dedicated sub-sections, we invite users to delve into the intricacies of enhanced connectors, streamlined workflows, bug resolutions, and the latest additions to the connector library. This ensures a seamless integration experience with an expanded array of data sources.
We divided the release notes into two main sub-sections for your clarity and ease of navigation.
What’s New in Daton?
We are pleased to announce significant updates to our connector ecosystem, focusing on refining existing connections for improved speed and reliability. Additionally, we are excited to introduce a connector, broadening the spectrum of available data sources for your exploration. This section includes:
This section includes:
- Connector Enhancements: Discover how we’ve streamlined your workflows, eliminated those nagging bugs, and take your favorite connectors to the next level of performance.
- New Connectors: We are constantly expanding our connector library. Check out the latest additions that let you integrate Daton with even more data sources
Connector Enhancements
Rainforest
We have improved the Rainforest connector by adding the following two tables:
| Table Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Seller profile | Provides information about sellers, including identification, contact details, ratings, and reviews on Rainforest. |
| Questions | Facilitates the retrieval of user inquiries and questions on the Rainforest platform, providing insights into customer concerns and frequently asked questions. |
New Connector
| New Connector | Description | Connector Document |
|---|---|---|
| DotDigital |
DotDigital is a comprehensive marketing automation platform that empowers businesses to enhance their digital marketing strategies. This newer version of DotDigital includes faster replication of history and improved error-handling capabilities.
For more information, see https://developer.dotdigital.com/reference/get-account-information |
dotdigital V2 - Daton (gitbook.io) |
Known Issues in Daton
We are committed to delivering a reliable platform. This section transparently lists any known issues encountered during the December release and the fixes we’ve implemented to address them.
| Data Source Name | Issue | How did we fix the issue? |
How does the fix help you? |
|---|---|---|---|
ShipHero |
Data loss in Picks per day and Packs per day tables |
We implemented a new retrieval strategy for the ShipHero connector. This strategy focuses on fetching the most recent data first. This means that Daton will prioritize getting the latest information from ShipHero, minimizing the risk of data being missed or lost. |
This fix addresses two critical issues for Daton users:
Overall, this fix significantly improves the reliability and performance of the ShipHero connector in Daton. This benefits customers by providing them with accurate and up-to-date data and quicker retrieval times for data.
|
Rainforest |
Issue 1: Confusion due to disorganized error codes and messages, impacting effective issue resolution. |
We have reorganized and clarified the error codes and messages. This means they are now more precise and easier to understand. |
By providing clear and specific error messages, customers can identify and resolve issues in the Rainforest connector much faster and more effectively. This eliminates the need for guesswork and saves valuable time when troubleshooting. |
Issue 2: Lack of proactive credential validation posed a security risk for unauthorized access. |
We have implemented a new validation mechanism for the connector. This means that only authorized users with valid credentials can access the Rainforest data in Daton. |
The new validation mechanism significantly improves security by ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. |
|
Leadsquared |
Users faced slow history replication in the Activities table, impacting data retrieval efficiency. |
We have significantly improved the speed of history replication for the Activities table in the Leadsquared connector. |
Overall, this fix significantly improves the Leadsquared connector performance in Daton, offering users a more efficient and streamlined experience. |
