NexxusBridge Documentation

Overview

NexxusBridge is an enterprise-grade API connector platform that enables seamless integration between various cloud platforms, HR systems, identity providers, security systems, network infrastructure, and ITSM providers.

Our platform provides a centralized integration hub that allows organizations to connect any API-supporting application while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all possible integration points. NexxusBridge significantly reduces the time and complexity associated with building and maintaining system integrations.

Key Benefits
  • Reduce integration efforts by up to 80% compared to custom development
  • Improve security posture with standardized, auditable integration paths
  • Increase operational efficiency through automated data synchronization
  • Enhance decision-making with consolidated data from multiple systems
  • Future-proof your architecture with adaptable integration patterns

Key Features

Pre-built Connectors

Over 100 pre-built connectors for popular enterprise systems across cloud, HR, identity, security, networking, and ITSM domains.

AI Integration Builder

AI-powered assistant for rapid integration development, automated endpoint discovery, and contextual recommendations.

Visual Workflow Editor

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for creating complex integration workflows without coding.

Data Synchronization

Robust ELT capabilities for data synchronization between disparate systems with conflict resolution.

Enhanced Security

Enterprise-grade security with credential isolation, encryption, and comprehensive audit logging.

Smart Recommendations

Contextual integration recommendations based on your existing systems and usage patterns.

Architecture

NexxusBridge utilizes a modular, microservices-based architecture designed for scalability, reliability, and extensibility. The platform consists of several key components:

Core Components

  • Integration Hub - Central repository of all integration templates, connectors, and configurations.
  • Connector Registry - Manages the lifecycle and capabilities of service connectors.
  • Workflow Engine - Orchestrates integration processes with scheduling, error handling, and monitoring.
  • Credential Management - Securely stores and manages access credentials for connected services.
  • Data Transformation Service - Handles data mapping, validation, and transformation between systems.
  • AI Recommendation Engine - Provides intelligent integration suggestions based on system context.

Integration Flow

Source Systems



NexxusBridge



Target Systems



High-level data flow architecture

Getting Started

This section guides you through the initial setup process and creating your first integration with NexxusBridge.

Authentication

NexxusBridge supports multiple authentication methods to fit your organization's security requirements:

  • Username/Password - Standard authentication with optional MFA
  • OAuth 2.0 - Integration with popular identity providers (Google, Microsoft, etc.)
  • SAML - Enterprise SSO support
  • API Keys - For programmatic access to the platform

Setting Up Your First Integration

Follow these steps to create your first integration:

  1. Select a connector from the Integration Hub
  2. Configure connection parameters for your source and target systems
  3. Define data mapping between source and target attributes
  4. Set up triggers for when the integration should run (scheduled, event-based, etc.)
  5. Test the connection using the built-in connection testing tool
  6. Activate the integration to start the data flow
Important Note

Always test your integrations thoroughly in a non-production environment before activating them in production systems. This helps prevent unexpected data changes or performance impacts.

Integration Types

NexxusBridge provides connectors for a wide range of systems across different categories:

Cloud Providers

Integrate with major cloud platforms for infrastructure management, storage, and computing services:

  • AWS - Amazon Web Services integration for EC2, S3, IAM, and more
  • Azure - Microsoft Azure services integration for VMs, Storage, and Azure AD
  • GCP - Google Cloud Platform integration for Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and IAM

HR Systems

Connect with human resource management platforms for employee lifecycle management:

  • Workday - Comprehensive HCM and financial management integration
  • ADP - Payroll, HR, and tax services integration
  • Oracle HCM - Oracle Human Capital Management integration
  • SAP SuccessFactors - Employee experience management integration

Identity Providers

Integrate with identity and access management systems:

  • Okta - Identity and access management platform integration
  • Microsoft Entra ID - Microsoft identity services integration
  • Auth0 - Authentication and authorization platform integration
  • Duo - Multi-factor authentication service integration
  • PingIdentity - Enterprise identity management solutions integration

Security Platforms

Connect with security monitoring and response platforms:

  • Splunk - Data monitoring, search and analytics platform integration
  • Elastic Security - Elasticsearch security analytics integration
  • CrowdStrike - Endpoint protection and cybersecurity integration

Network Systems

Integrate with network management and infrastructure platforms:

  • Cisco Meraki - Cloud-managed IT solutions integration
  • Ubiquiti UniFi - Network equipment controller integration
  • Fortinet - Network security solutions integration
  • Palo Alto Networks - Security platform integration

ITSM Platforms

Connect with IT service management and incident response platforms:

  • PagerDuty - Incident management and response platform integration
  • ServiceNow - IT service management platform integration
  • ManageEngine - IT management software suite integration
  • Spiceworks - IT management software integration

Workflows

NexxusBridge's workflow capabilities allow you to create sophisticated integration processes that orchestrate data movement and transformation between multiple systems:

Workflow Types

  • Scheduled Workflows - Run at specified intervals (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.)
  • Event-Triggered Workflows - Initiated by events in source systems (e.g., new record created)
  • Webhook-Triggered Workflows - Started by incoming webhook calls from external systems
  • Manual Workflows - Executed on-demand by users via the UI or API

Workflow Components

  • Triggers - Define when and how a workflow starts
  • Actions - Operations performed on data (create, read, update, delete)
  • Transforms - Data manipulation steps (mapping, formatting, filtering)
  • Conditions - Logical branches based on data values or system states
  • Error Handlers - Define behavior when errors occur
Best Practice

Design workflows with idempotency in mind - ensure they can be safely re-run multiple times without causing data corruption or duplication. This is especially important for error recovery scenarios.

AI Integration Builder

The AI Integration Builder is a premium feature that accelerates integration development through artificial intelligence:

Key Capabilities

  • Automated API Discovery - Automatically identifies and maps API endpoints from source and target systems
  • Intelligent Schema Mapping - Suggests optimal field mappings between different data schemas
  • Context-Aware Recommendations - Provides integration suggestions based on your existing infrastructure
  • Natural Language Configuration - Configure integrations using plain English descriptions
  • Integration Optimization - Identifies performance bottlenecks and suggests improvements

Using the AI Builder

To leverage the AI Integration Builder:

  1. Navigate to the AI Integration Builder section in the dashboard
  2. Describe your integration needs in natural language or select from suggested templates
  3. Review and refine the AI-generated integration configuration
  4. Test the integration with sample data
  5. Deploy the integration to your workflow environment

API Reference

NexxusBridge provides a comprehensive REST API for programmatic control of the platform:

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using either:

  • Bearer Token - OAuth 2.0 access token
  • API Key - Long-lived API key (with appropriate scopes)

# Example API request with bearer token
curl -X GET "https://api.nexxusbridge.com/v1/integrations" \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json"
                

Common Endpoints

  • GET /api/v1/integrations - List all integrations
  • POST /api/v1/integrations - Create a new integration
  • GET /api/v1/integrations/{id} - Get integration details
  • PUT /api/v1/integrations/{id} - Update an integration
  • DELETE /api/v1/integrations/{id} - Delete an integration
  • POST /api/v1/integrations/{id}/execute - Execute an integration manually
  • GET /api/v1/connectors - List available connectors
  • GET /api/v1/workflows - List workflows

For complete API documentation, visit the API Reference page.

Frequently Asked Questions

NexxusBridge employs enterprise-grade security measures including encryption at rest and in transit, credential isolation, fine-grained access controls, comprehensive audit logging, and regular security updates. The platform is designed with a security-first architecture that separates authentication, authorization, and data processing components.

Yes, NexxusBridge allows you to create custom connectors for systems not covered by our pre-built integrations. The platform provides a Connector Development Kit (CDK) with templates and tools to build, test, and deploy custom connectors. Custom connectors have access to the same features as native connectors, including workflow integration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

NexxusBridge employs a secure credential vault that encrypts and isolates all access credentials for connected systems. The credential management system supports various authentication methods including API keys, OAuth tokens, username/password, and certificate-based authentication. Credentials are never exposed in logs, UI, or APIs, and access to the credential store is strictly controlled and audited.

NexxusBridge offers flexible deployment options to suit different organizational needs:
  • SaaS - Fully managed cloud service with automatic updates and scaling
  • Private Cloud - Dedicated instance in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • On-Premises - Self-hosted deployment in your own infrastructure
  • Hybrid - Combination of SaaS and on-premises components

NexxusBridge includes a robust data transformation engine that supports a wide range of operations:
  • Field Mapping - Connect fields between source and target systems
  • Data Type Conversion - Automatically convert between different data types
  • Value Transformation - Apply functions and formulas to transform values
  • Filtering - Include or exclude records based on conditions
  • Aggregation - Combine multiple records into summary data
  • Custom Scripts - Write custom transformation logic for complex scenarios