Introduction

Source System Agnostic Architecture

REFRACT Platform is built on a native source-adapter architecture, allowing organizations to generate enterprise documents from virtually any business application without changing the core platform. Build once. Integrate everywhere.

Build Once. Integrate Everywhere.

REFRACT Platform is built on a native source-adapter architecture, allowing organizations to generate enterprise documents from virtually any business application without changing the core platform.

Business applications simply provide structured business data to REFRACT Platform through a native source adapter. Once data reaches the platform, the same enterprise capabilities become available regardless of the originating system.

This architecture enables organizations to standardize document generation, workflow, governance, digital signatures, secure delivery, lifecycle management, and auditing across multiple business applications using a single platform.

Only the source adapter changes

Every supported source system leverages the same underlying rendering pipeline, workflow engine, signature orchestration, delivery, lifecycle, and audit services. Adding a new business application means writing a new adapter - not a new platform.


Core Platform Capabilities

Every supported source system can leverage the same enterprise capabilities:

REFRACT PDF

Schema-driven document rendering with deterministic, enterprise-grade PDF output.

REFRACT Workflow

Governed approval and data-collection workflows with built-in compliance checkpoints.

REFRACT eSign

Legally defensible electronic signatures with evidence certificates and tamper detection.

REFRACT Delivery

Multi-channel secure document delivery with recipient tracking and confirmation.

REFRACT Audit

Immutable event logging, integrity verification, and compliance evidence generation.

REFRACT Lifecycle

Cross-document search, audit timelines, and an evidence workspace for auditors and regulators.

Only the source adapter changes. Everything else remains the same.


Currently Supported

The following native source adapters are available today.

Coming Soon

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

Extending REFRACT Platform to manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, procurement, and supply chain document generation.


Native Source Adapter Architecture

flowchart TB
APP["Business Application"]
ADAPTER["Native Source Adapter"]
PLATFORM["REFRACT PLATFORM™"]
PDF["REFRACT PDF™"]
WF["REFRACT Workflow™"]
ESIGN["REFRACT eSign™"]
DELIVERY["REFRACT Delivery™"]
AUDIT["REFRACT Audit™"]
LIFECYCLE["REFRACT Lifecycle™"]

APP --> ADAPTER --> PLATFORM
PLATFORM --> PDF
PLATFORM --> WF
PLATFORM --> ESIGN
PLATFORM --> DELIVERY
PLATFORM --> AUDIT
PLATFORM --> LIFECYCLE

This architecture allows organizations to modernize document generation independently of their business applications while maintaining a consistent enterprise document platform.


Why Source Adapters?

Source adapters separate business applications from document generation. This allows organizations to:

  • Standardize document generation across multiple business systems
  • Reuse templates, workflows, governance policies, and delivery mechanisms
  • Reduce migration effort when replacing ERP or CRM platforms
  • Adopt new business applications without redesigning document processes
  • Maintain a single enterprise document platform across the organization

Need Another Business System?

While REFRACT Platform currently focuses on the Microsoft ecosystem, its architecture is designed to support additional ERP, CRM, and line-of-business applications through native source adapters.

Potential business systems include:

  • Salesforce
  • Epicor ERP
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • SAP Business One
  • Acumatica
  • Infor CloudSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • Custom business applications

Prioritized by Customer Demand

Additional source adapters are prioritized based on customer demand and implementation requirements. If your ERP or CRM isn't listed above, reach out - it may already be under consideration.


Interested in Another Business System?

Don't see your ERP or CRM listed? If your organization is evaluating REFRACT Platform for another ERP, CRM, or custom application, we'd be happy to discuss a native source adapter tailored to your environment.

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