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The platform supports a wide range of use cases including ERP modernization, cloud migration, business process automation, and data synchronization between legacy and modern systems. With a graphical interface based on BPMN 2.0 and built-in AI capabilities, Frends makes it easier to build, monitor, and manage integration processes without heavy reliance on custom code. Frends is built on Microsoft .NET and integrates natively with a wide range of systems including Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, SAP, and various industry-specific tools. Frends is used across industries such as public sector, utilities, manufacturing, finance, and retail. It is particularly suited for IT teams seeking to unify integration, automation, and API management into a single tool while maintaining compliance and security in distributed environments. Key capabilities include: - Building and managing integrations visually with BPMN 2.0 to accelerate development and collaboration - Automating business processes and system tasks with reusable, scalable workflows - Monitoring integrations in real-time to reduce downtime and improve operational visibility - Managing APIs and connections securely with full version control and access management - Leveraging AI assistance to configure integrations, generate documentation, and streamline onboarding --- Frends has been recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise iPaaS and ranks consistently as a G2 High Performer across usability, setup, and implementation. The platform enables faster time-to-value, reduces reliance on custom development, and gives teams the tools to adapt quickly to change, making it a preferred integration solution for organizations in Europe and beyond. 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You want to store those in Frends so you can either loop all of them through one by one or search them by some ID or name. Customer data should also be easy to manage and one customer should have atleast: ID, name, URL,... 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