Real-Time SOAP-Based APIs
Clients most often use real-time data transfer to get, add or update customer data, or to get or update a customer’s reward balance in operational systems. For data security, this data is sent via https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer).
Real-time APIs are for client companies who require near-real-time processing, and who can dedicate technical resources to the project. Typically, the real-time SOAP-based APIs provide for POS, ecommerce Shopping Cart sites, and/or Payment Terminals or Gateways. Implementing a real-time API requires additional effort, including programming, from the client’s technical staff. This data transfer method is meant for experienced programmers already familiar with web services and programming via SOAP-based APIs.
Features and benefits:
- Near instantaneous data exchange.
- Real-time SOAP-based API.
- Supports POS and/or Payment Terminals or Gateways.
- Solutions can be different for each channel.
- Can mix real-time with batch by location and/or channel.