UK-based equipment compliance management platform RiConnect has unveiled a new application programming interface (API) Key to enhance security and integration capabilities.
The new key is an important element of RiConnect’s cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, ensuring easy and secure interactions.
It works by allowing external systems to connect to the platform programmatically, eliminating the need to go through the user interface.
Each API Key is unique to specific integrations, issued per user, system, or organisation, ensuring only authorised users or systems can access the API.
The keys are designed to be traceable and manageable for security purposes, and are logged for audit purposes, providing a traceable record of integration activities.
Administrators can create, revoke, or refresh API Keys, maintaining security.
RiConnect sales manager Rob Whitehurst-Maiden said: “The API Key is designed to provide secure access for integrating RiConnect with third-party systems, applications, or internal tools, enhancing authentication and security.
“Each API Key is uniquely generated to ensure secure and controlled access. It must be included in the request header for authentication, reducing the risk of unauthorised access.
“The key enables automated data exchange, streamlining processes, including equipment status updates; compliance and inspection data synchronisation; and integration with internal dashboards, ERP [enterprise resource planning] systems, or third-party tools.”
RiConnect has a global presence, with subsidiaries in the UK and the US and partners in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Iceland, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
The company is focused on simplifying and digitalising processes, with a strong emphasis on compliance and traceability in equipment management.
The API Key is beneficial for organisations in demanding sectors or large-scale enterprises.
Typical users include IT teams or developers integrating RiConnect data with other business systems, and those conducting training or testing via the API.
Its new API Key supports RESTful APIs, enabling real-time data updates and custom automation.
RESTful APIs work over the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and are widely used due to their simplicity and stateless nature.
They allow external systems to interact with RiConnect programmatically, such as querying equipment status or creating new inspection orders.
Integration with RiConnect’s Compliance Management System is supported by the principles of Compliance, Traceability, Status, and Net Zero (CTSN).
