Ironclad’s MuleSoft Connector: Simplify Integrations, Accelerate Contracting
Ironclad recently released a major enhancement to its Integration capabilities with the rollout of its MuleSoft Connector.
While Ironclad has released out-of-the-box integrations for a number of core applications (Salesforce, Coupa, OneTrust, etc.), many key enterprise applications still require custom integrations leveraging Ironclad’s API in order to connect with Ironclad. These integrations often require significant time and resource investments from in-house or partner developer resources to build and maintain, which can result in increased cost and slower time-to-value as organizations seek to connect Ironclad across their ecosystem.
While enterprise organizations may have the budget and resources to take advantage of Ironclad's API capabilities, smaller organizations with sophisticated processes may not. At LECG we have routinely found that this current barrier of entry leads to:
Manual workarounds to account for communication gaps between Ironclad and other key applications
Repetitive processes and duplicative data entry
Limited visibility between Ironclad and other key business systems
Excluding certain contracting use cases from Ironclad altogether due to poor end-user experience
Why MuleSoft?
We believe that Ironclad’s MuleSoft Connector can alleviate much of this up-front resource burden by allowing Ironclad to tap into MuleSoft’s network of 400+ Applications. MuleSoft offers a wide variety of tools that streamline the development of API integrations, such as pre-configured connectors, which allow a less-technical resource to plan, build, test, and maintain powerful integrations in a fraction of the time.
As an added benefit, many of the most commonly requested third party applications for custom integrations such as SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, NetSuite, and JIRA have MuleSoft Connectors of their own. This opens up a world of potential use cases for organizations that have yet to leverage integrations with key systems such as:
Workflow Automation: Launch workflows in Ironclad using validated data from a JIRA, SAP/NetSuite, or Workday, eliminating errors and double-entry.
Real-Time Visibility: Provide live updates on Workflow/Approval Status, turn history, etc. during in-flight workflows in external applications.
Streamlined Procurement: Automatically sync executed contracts with procurement systems like Coupa or SAP to speed up contract-to-PO processes.
What You Need to Know:
Ironclad API & MuleSoft Anypoint Studio: Access to both is required in order to leverage this connector.
OAuth Setup: The connector authenticates through an OAuth app; you can use an existing one if already set up.
Initial Configuration: The Connector will be added to MuleSoft’s official AppExchange later this year. Until then, a bit of upfront work is required to configure the Connector, including installing the connector from the OAuth app and following Ironclad’s step-by-step instructions for minor .xml edits and Maven configuration.
Ironclad and MuleSoft Documentation: It’s helpful to review both Ironclad’s available endpoints and webhooks, plus MuleSoft’s connector functionality to fully leverage your new integration. Both Ironclad and MuleSoft have plenty of guides and other documentation that can help serve as both a how-to and inspiration for setting up your first integration using the Connector.
A World of Possibilities
By combining Ironclad’s CLM power with MuleSoft’s integration agility, you can automate and standardize critical workflows, reduce overhead, and create a seamless experience for your users.
What integrations would transform your contracting process? We’d love to hear how you envision using Ironclad’s MuleSoft Connector to integrate with the applications that matter most to your business. If you have questions or want a deeper dive, reach out to us at LECG–we’re here to help you get the most out of your integration!