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?

• Known Issues in Daton

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: Reduced data loss: By prioritizing the most recent data, Daton is less likely to miss or lose any vital information from ShipHero. This ensures that your reports and analyses are based on the most accurate and up-to-date data available. Improved efficiency: Data retrieval from ShipHero is faster with the new retrieval strategy, making it more efficient. This translates to shorter loading times for reports and dashboards, allowing you to access your data and insights quickly. 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.	Faster and more efficient data retrieval: Leadsquared data will be available in Daton much quicker, improving overall data accessibility and usability. Reduced waiting times: Reports, dashboards, and analyses that rely on Leadsquared data will load significantly faster, allowing users to work with up-to-date information with minimal delay. Improved workflow efficiency: Faster data retrieval translates to smoother workflows and quicker decision-making for users working with Leadsquared data in Daton. Overall, this fix significantly improves the Leadsquared connector performance in Daton, offering users a more efficient and streamlined experience.