Frequently asked questions about CAS
CAS is a cloud automation platform that connects applications, data sources and processes. The platform acts as a control layer between systems and automates data flows through manageable workflows.
As organisations increasingly work with multiple cloud solutions, questions arise about integration, control, security and scalability. On this page, we answer the most frequently asked questions on the operation, architecture and deployment of CAS.
Within the ecosystem, the products each have their own role:
- CAS provides workflow automation and process logic between systems.
- Watcher provides comprehensive logging, monitoring and analysis of all data flows.
- Clickker is a dedicated connector for secure and stable integration between Exact and external software.
Together, these components form a manageable and scalable automation environment. Depending on your situation, they can be deployed separately or combined.
The questions below will help you understand:
- Technical capabilities
- Integrations with cloud applications
- Workflow functionality
- Security and compliance
- Implementation and management
- Strategic deployment
If your question is not listed, we will be happy to explain it in person.
Platform & Positioning
CAS is a cloud automation platform that connects applications, data sources and processes through manageable workflows.
CAS is primarily an automation platform in which integrations are part of broader process flows.
No. CAS connects existing systems and automates processes between them.
Yes. CAS can work with any cloud application that supports API or data exchange.
CAS functions as an automation and integration platform, with an emphasis on control and manageability.
For organisations with multiple cloud applications that want to automate and centralise processes.
Yes. CAS can be set up as a central region layer between all business systems.
The architecture is modular and can grow with the application landscape.
CAS supports conditional logic, branching and multi-system workflows.
Integrations & Systems
With ERP, CRM, HR, finance, logistics, e-commerce and other cloud applications via APIs or data sources.
Yes. CAS can communicate via modern API architectures.
CAS can work event-driven via webhook triggering.
Yes. One workflow can drive multiple systems.
During processing, data can be converted to the required format.
Yes. CAS can retrieve, process and write away data.
If technically accessible via secure connections.
Yes. Data can be merged or supplemented.
The architecture supports expansion without a fixed system limit.
Workflow & Automation
Flows are visually laid out with modular building blocks.
Workflows can make decisions based on data values.
Flows can be set up with retry logic and alternate routes.
In case of temporary errors, reprocessing can be set.
In case of deviations or triggers, notifications can be sent.
Flows can run at scheduled times.
Data can be split or merged within workflows.
Flows can be modified and rolled out in a controlled way.
Watcher - Logging & Monitoring
Watcher is an additional logging and monitoring interface within the ecosystem.
Watcher provides comprehensive logging, analysis and insight into data flows.
CAS includes basic logging; Watcher provides comprehensive monitoring and analysis.
Deep insight by user, role, flow and action.
Yes. Errors are detailed insight including context.
No, but it significantly strengthens control and auditability.
Extensive logging enables accountability.
Yes. The logging structure supports control and transparency.
Clickker - Dedicated Exact Link
Clickker is a dedicated connector between Exact and external software.
No. Clickker is a specific Exact integration solution. CAS is the broader automation platform.
When Exact needs to be securely and stably linked to external applications.
Clickker has been developed specifically for Exact integrations.
Yes. Clickker can function as an Exact connector within broader CAS workflows.
Depending on setup and API capabilities.
Within the integration layer, data can be modified.
Yes. For pure Exact links without extensive workflow logic.
Yes. Management takes place within the same technical ecosystem.
Security & Access Management
Access is set up based on user roles and rights, so that only authorised people can view or modify flows.
Per flow, it can be determined who has insight and who is allowed to make changes.
Communication between systems is via secure connections to ensure data security.
Flows can be tested in a separate environment before going live.
With Watcher, activity can be visualised by user and role.
Comprehensive logging and control mechanisms allow CAS to be set up for audit and compliance purposes.
Setup can be tuned so that only necessary data is processed.
Connections are denied and errors are logged for analysis.
Flows can be set up with controls to avoid duplicates.
CAS supports common authentication mechanisms such as tokens and secure keys.
Implementation & Setup
With an analysis of the application landscape and the desired process automation.
Yes. Automation starts with understanding current ways of working and data flows.
Automation can be rolled out incrementally to mitigate risks.
Flows are validated in a test environment before they become active.
Workflows can be defined for internal management and transfer.
Existing links can be adopted and optimised within the platform.
This depends on the number of systems and the complexity of the processes.
If standard building blocks are insufficient, additional logic can be developed.
Yes. Clickker can be used independently for Exact integrations.
Watcher can be set up for comprehensive monitoring from the start.
Management & Redevelopment
Technical management takes place within the Sense Cloud development team.
Workflows can be extended or changed as processes change.
Modifications are carefully tested before going into production.
The infrastructure can be adapted to growing data volumes.
Using logging and monitoring, performance can be tracked.
Individual processes can be disabled without affecting other workflows.
Previous processing can be retrieved via Watcher.
Depending on setup, failed transactions can be restarted.
Flows can be modified and redeployed in a controlled way.
CAS is continuously improved based on practical experience and technological developments.
Performance & reliability
The architecture supports processing large volumes of transactions.
Processes are recorded and can be restarted after recovery.
Important workflows can be prioritised in processing.
With Watcher, specific processes can be monitored more intensively.
Anomalies can be visualised immediately.
Retry mechanisms can be set in case of temporary disruptions.
Processing data can be used to make optimisations.
The modular design allows expansion without complete re-implementation.
Infrastructure can be set up with continuity measures.
Strategy & Positioning
Because loose links often become fragmented and difficult to manage.
CAS combines workflow automation with in-depth control and extensible logging via Watcher.
When only a stable Exact connection to external software is required.
When Exact is part of broader, automated process chains.
At organisations that require extensive monitoring, analysis and auditability.
The modular architecture makes expansion to new systems easy.
The platform can serve as a technical region layer within broader digitisation strategies.
Multiple entities and systems can be managed within a single environment.
If technical access is possible, older systems can also be integrated.
Control over data flows, reduction of manual errors and scalable automation.