G2

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/30/2022

"Variety of data can be imported as well as synced in SharePoint"

4.5/5

What do you like best about External Data Connector for SharePoint?

With the External Data Connector for SharePoint, we can gain access to a variety of data imported from external sources, directly into lists and libraries. Additionally, the data will be updated when changes are made to it from the source side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about External Data Connector for SharePoint?

Some of the limitations of the external data connector were: 1. Datasheet view is not available. 2. Export to Excel option is not available. 3. Cannot create information management policies (bar codes, auditing, etc.). 4. Inline editing is not available. 5. No version or version history. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is External Data Connector for SharePoint solving and how is that benefiting you?

With the help of the external data connector, the problem of updating data every time the source data was updated was eliminated, as the data was in sync with the source data. Therefore, whenever any changes were made on the source side, they would automatically reflect in SharePoint with the help of the external data connector. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.