--- title: Benefits of the Infor API Toolkit description: Infor has created an API Toolkit that supports Infor applications and third-party applications to meet its customers needs. image: https://www.visualsouth.com/hubfs/infor-api.jpeg --- [![Visual South](https://www.visualsouth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VisualSouthLOGOvector3015%20175w.png?width=175&height=88&name=VisualSouthLOGOvector3015%20175w.png "Visual South")](https://www.visualsouth.com/) [![Free Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2623780/3beafe61-57b9-446b-8079-719c3dce1e3a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2623780/3beafe61-57b9-446b-8079-719c3dce1e3a) ![Fotolia_143852246_XXL.jpg](https://www.visualsouth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fotolia_143852246_XXL.jpg?width=1688&name=Fotolia_143852246_XXL.jpg "Fotolia_143852246_XXL.jpg") # Visual South Insights This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # [Benefits of the Infor API Toolkit](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/infor-api) 8/2/23 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ![infor-api](https://www.visualsouth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/infor-api.jpeg?width=700&height=300&name=infor-api.jpeg) ## API defined One of the most common questions we hear during implementations lead by [Visual South](https://www.visualsouth.com/) is, “Can we connect our current solution to your ERP system?”  The answer is YES.  The Infor API (Application Programming Interface) Toolkit  was built with the different manufacturing verticals in mind to manage all connected applications. In other words, it connects different applications across internal platforms or third-party platforms to share information. ## Why are APIs important Many businesses use multiple technology solutions such as [CRM](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/infor-crm-review), ERP, [Quality systems](https://youtu.be/SuTfmpUi1nk), Payroll, [CAD systems](https://www.visualsouth.com/cadlink), and others across the company.  APIs can connect all these solutions to help data flow from one system to another.  This saves from having to do duplicate data entry, as well as ensuring all information is current and accurate in every database. One time-saving report can be created if all applications are connected with APIs. Related: [The Infor ERP Ion API - Why It Helps](https://www.visualsouth.com/blog/erp-ion-api) ## Infor ION Infor’s primary API solution is called ION (Intelligent Open Network). This solution uses APIs to aggregate various Infor products, or outside solutions into a single clearing house with a standard security model.  Infor ION API has a UI component that allows the addition of all APIs and visibility of what they are connected to. ### Characteristics of Infor ION: - - Easily integrate both Infor and third-party solutions - Create workflows and alerts - Design, standardize, monitor, and change processes with one connected system - Connect applications to the events in a business process - Easily monitor an entire business to make better business decisions ### Differentiators: - - Proven success across 30+ Infor applications and complex 3rd party ecosystems - Single platform solution built for any industry with the flexibilities to drive innovation in repeatable patterns - Provides options for both business users and IT development teams to innovate at their desired pace and comfort level - Standard deployment model to support on-prem, cloud, and hybrid connections ## APIs are essential With decades of experience in varied industries, Infor recognized that APIs are essential. However, having one solution that can connect multiple applications also allows management of all APIs from a single place. Infor Ion API is a safe and secure platform that helps bring business and IT users together to innovate at their comfort level. That is a quick overview of Infor’s API toolkit and ION. 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