Last Thursday, SnapLogic organized its inaugural French User Group meeting in Lyon, bringing together customers and SnapLogic’s own experts to foster collaboration and exchange ideas. The session highlighted real-world use cases, innovation in data integration, and the growing SnapLogic community in France. Here’s a recap of the day’s key moments and insights.
A warm welcome: building connections in the SnapLogic community
Pascal Bouche, VP Sales Southern Europe, kicked off the event by sharing his journey with SnapLogic since he joined. His first priority? Meeting customers to understand how SnapLogic’s platform impacts their businesses. Pascal was particularly keen to share how impressed he was on his arrival by the remarkable level of customer satisfaction, noting how SnapLogic enables users to achieve things they hadn’t imagined.
Customer stories: real-world success with SnapLogic
The highlight of the event was hearing directly from customers about their experiences with SnapLogic. Two standout presentations came from Vincent Durannot, BI Manager at KP1, and Joël Bourgault, Software Engineer at Kaizen.
1. KP1: data integration excellence
Vincent shared KP1’s journey in implementing SnapLogic for seamless data integration and governance. Transitioning from legacy systems, KP1’s team now uses SnapLogic to power data lake projects and enhance BI reporting. Vincent highlighted SnapLogic’s flexibility, particularly in managing complex workflows, monitoring pipelines, and centralizing governance.
Key benefits for KP1 included:
- A 99% success rate in pipeline execution
- Reduced manual errors by centralizing and automating data processes
- Enhanced collaboration between IT and business teams through intuitive dashboards and reports
Vincent also stressed the time savings and agility provided by SnapLogic’s platform, enabling KP1 to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
2. Kaizen: scaling innovation with SnapLogic
Joël Bourgault shared how Kaizen leverages SnapLogic to integrate various components of their software development lifecycle. By connecting disparate systems and data sources, SnapLogic enables Kaizen to improve decision-making and streamline operations. Joël described SnapLogic as a “cornerstone” of their data architecture, with capabilities that align perfectly with Kaizen’s focus on agility and scalability.
Expert insights: SnapLogic’s roadmap and future innovations
Dominic Wellington, Enterprise Architect at SnapLogic, offered a glimpse into the platform’s future. With advancements in generative AI, SnapLogic is ready to redefine data integration through intelligent automation, enhanced usability, and the rise of the agentic enterprise.
Highlights from the roadmap included:
- AI-Driven Data Integration: Leveraging generative AI to simplify complex tasks, modernize legacy systems, and improve overall efficiency.
- Agent-Oriented Architecture: Introducing AgentCreator, a toolset to create AI agents that interact with SnapLogic pipelines, perform autonomous tasks, and enhance productivity.
- Enhanced Observability: New tools for pipeline monitoring and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
Dominic emphasized SnapLogic’s commitment to empowering customers with cutting-edge technology while maintaining ease of use and scalability.
Collaboration in action: a growing community
The User Group wasn’t just about presentations—it was a chance for customers to connect and exchange ideas. Olivier Cloarec, SnapLogic’s Customer Success Manager, facilitated interactive sessions where participants could share their challenges and successes. The diverse range of use cases demonstrated SnapLogic’s versatility across industries, from manufacturing and consulting to education and healthcare.
Looking ahead: building on success
The success of this first User Group in Lyon marks the beginning of a dynamic community for SnapLogic customers in France. Plans are already underway for the next session, with a commitment to addressing customer needs, sharing innovations, and fostering collaboration.
SnapLogic thanks all participants for their contributions and enthusiasm.