As a tech startup, we know how important it is to seamlessly connect different software systems. That's why we've made it easy for our clients to integrate with popular services like Microsoft, Google, and Okta & OneLogin. By doing so, you can boost your productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce redundancy.
In this article, we'll walk you through the features and benefits of each integration, and show you just how simple it is to connect them to our app.
1. Microsoft
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
The Microsoft Entra ID integration is focused on enabling secure access management across multiple applications and services.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. It provides a single sign-on experience for users across multiple applications and allows organizations to manage access to those applications.
To check Microsoft Entra ID Permissions, please refer to this article.
Microsoft Entra ID Enterprise Applications
A Microsoft Entra ID Enterprise Application (also known as a "Cloud App") is a pre-configured application that can be added to an Azure AD tenant. It allows organizations to manage access to an application and provides a single sign-on experience for users. It is an implementation of the OAuth 2.0 authentication standard and can be easily set up with minimal interaction required from the user.
Overview of deskbird Enterprise Applications
Deskbird offers Microsoft Entra ID Enterprise Applications to coordinate single sign-on, user profile data, user groups, and room calendar synchronization, and to set up continuous synchronization of users and user groups. These functionalities are split up into three separate Enterprise Applications to enable fine-grained permission settings.
| Enterprise Application | Purpose | Installation |
| deskbird Hybrid Office | Single Sign-On, synchronization of profile data | Azure admin needs to click on https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/adminConsent?client_id=60e10e49-86e8-4755-ac34-2804c82237c6&redirect_uri=https://www.deskbird.com/single-sign-on-via-azure-ad |
| deskbird Calendar Sync | Bi-directional synchronization of meeting room calendars | Azure admin needs to start installation from within the deskbird admin section |
| deskbird SCIM | Continuous synchronization of users and user groups | Azure admin needs to configure the application according to the respective guide provided by deskbird. |
2. Google
If you're an admin looking to simplify your team's workflow, you might want to check out bi-directional calendar sync and single sign-on (SSO) by Google. With bi-directional calendar sync, you can keep everyone on the same page by automatically syncing events and appointments between Google Calendar and other calendar applications. This means that if someone updates their calendar in one place, the change will be reflected everywhere else.
Similarly, with SSO by Google, your team can enjoy a seamless login experience across multiple apps and services. Instead of juggling multiple usernames and passwords, they can use their Google credentials to log in to everything from email to project management tools. This not only saves time, but also enhances security by reducing the risk of password-related security breaches.
Setting up bi-directional calendar sync and SSO by Google is a breeze. Just head over to your Google Admin console, navigate to the relevant settings, and follow the step-by-step instructions.
3. Okta & OneLogin
If you're an admin looking to simplify user management and enhance security, OKTA & OneLogin are two great options to consider. With OKTA or OneLogin, you can centrally manage user access to multiple applications and services, ensuring that users have the right level of access to the right resources at all times. This not only simplifies user management, but also enhances security by reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
OKTA & OneLogin also offer single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, which means that users can log in to multiple applications and services using a single set of credentials. This eliminates the need for users to remember multiple usernames and passwords, which can save time and reduce the risk of password-related security breaches.
To set up OKTA & OneLogin, you'll need to create an account, connect your applications and services, and configure your authentication settings. Once set up, you'll be able to manage user access and monitor user activity from a centralized dashboard. This can help you stay on top of user access and security, and ensure that your organization is always protected.
To find out more about how to configure SCIM with Okta, click here.