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PayTrace + Znode Integration

Clarity Connect™ integrates PayTrace with Znode, automating business processes and data sharing. This robust integration connects your critical business systems to automate order processing, inventory management, and customer data synchronization.

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The Challenge

Connecting with Clarity Connect™

Clarity Connect™ links PayTrace and Znode through automation and data sharing. Integrating these platforms benefits businesses by streamlining processes and connecting front-end and back-end systems.

Considerations when connecting these applications include security, performance, and physical access. We support both SaaS (Cloud) and On-Premises connection types.

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The Solution

Seamless Integration

Our middleware platform ensures robust and reliable data transfer between PayTrace and Znode.

  • Map custom fields from Znode orders (e.g., 'Marketing Source', 'Internal Notes') to PayTrace transaction metadata or ERP sales orders.
  • Extend Znode customer profiles with unique identifiers from CRM or loyalty programs.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with PayTrace + Znode in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both PayTrace and Znode, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most PayTrace + Znode deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Map custom fields from Znode orders (e.g., 'Marketing Source', 'Internal Notes') to PayTrace transaction metadata or ERP sales orders.
  • Extend Znode customer profiles with unique identifiers from CRM or loyalty programs.

Robust Integration Architecture for Znode & PayTrace

A modern iPaaS-driven architecture forms the backbone of the Znode-PayTrace integration, ensuring scalability, security, and real-time data flow. This pattern minimizes direct point-to-point connections, centralizing governance and monitoring.

Data Flow Steps

Event-Driven Architecture: Utilizing Znode and PayTrace webhooks for real-time updates (e.g., new order, payment status).

API-First Integration: Relying primarily on robust RESTful APIs for all data exchange.

Canonical Data Model: Defining a unified data structure within the iPaaS to harmonize data between systems.

Mediator Pattern: iPaaS acts as a mediator, abstracting complexities of each system's APIs.

Tokenization Strategy: Always using PayTrace's Customer Vault for sensitive card data, never storing it in Znode or iPaaS logs.

Data Touchpoints

Znode Platform: The eCommerce storefront and order management system.
PayTrace Gateway: The secure payment processing engine and customer vault.
iPaaS Platform: The central integration hub, providing connectors, transformation engines, workflow orchestration, and monitoring.
ERP/Financial System: (Optional but recommended) For order fulfillment, AR posting, and reconciliation.
Secrets Manager: Securely stores API keys and credentials for both systems within the iPaaS.

"Conceptual Diagram: Znode <-> (iPaaS) <-> PayTrace. iPaaS also connects to ERP/CRM/WMS. Arrows indicate data flow direction, with webhooks for real-time events. Data Vaulting is a critical component."

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for PayTrace + Znode.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating PayTrace

Integrating PayTrace fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Data Entity Mapping

Explore how data flows between systems with intelligent field mapping and transformation logic.

Order

Represents a customer's purchase in Znode, linked to payment processing in PayTrace.

PayTrace Fields

OrderId OrderNumber OrderStatus TotalAmount CustomerId ShippingAddress BillingAddress PaymentStatus

Znode Fields

TransactionID Amount Currency TransactionType Status CustomerVaultID (via CustomerID)

Mapping Notes

Znode's 'Order' entity primarily drives the 'Payment Transaction' creation in PayTrace. The 'OrderId' from Znode is mapped as a custom reference field in PayTrace's 'Payment Transaction' for traceability. 'PaymentStatus' in Znode is updated based on 'Status' from PayTrace.

Next Steps

See PayTrace + Znode integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

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Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

Real-time eCommerce Order-to-Cash

Automate the complete order lifecycle from Znode checkout to payment processing in PayTrace, and subsequent order creation/payment posting in the ERP. Ensures real-time data synchronization.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order on Znode.
  2. 1 Znode sends payment request to PayTrace via iPaaS.
  3. 2 PayTrace processes payment and returns transaction status.
  4. 3 iPaaS updates Znode Order status and creates Payment Transaction record.
  5. 4 iPaaS posts payment and order details to ERP for AR and fulfillment.

Business Outcome

Accelerated cash flow, reduced manual data entry, real-time order visibility, improved customer experience.

Frequency

Real-time

Implementation Timeline

Go live with PayTrace + Znode in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both PayTrace and Znode, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most PayTrace + Znode deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
POST /api/v1/orders Create new orders in Znode, often for guest checkouts or external sales channels.
PUT /api/v1/orders/{orderId} Update existing order details, including payment status, shipping information, or cancellation.
POST /api/v1/customers Create new customer accounts or synchronize customer data from CRM systems into Znode.
POST /api/v1/webhooks Register webhooks for real-time notifications from Znode (e.g., new order, customer update).

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Currency Conversion: If Znode and PayTrace operate in different currencies, the iPaaS applies configured exchange rates during transaction processing.
  • Status Mapping: Map Znode Order statuses (e.g., 'Pending', 'Processing') to appropriate PayTrace transaction states and vice-versa for updates.
  • Address Standardization: Normalize billing/shipping addresses for consistency when transferring customer data.
  • Custom Field Propagation: Ensure custom fields from Znode orders (e.g., 'PO Number') are correctly mapped to PayTrace transaction reference fields and subsequently to ERP invoices.
  • Tokenization Handling: Intercept raw card data from Znode's checkout, send directly to PayTrace for tokenization, and only store the non-sensitive `PaymentMethodToken` in Znode/CRM.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Payment Gateway Timeout: iPaaS retries the PayTrace payment request with exponential backoff.
  • Invalid Card Details: PayTrace returns a decline; iPaaS updates Znode order status and notifies customer.
  • Znode Order Creation Failure: iPaaS logs error, alerts ops, and attempts retry or manual intervention workflow.
  • Duplicate Transaction: Idempotent design prevents duplicate payment processing on retries.
  • Settlement Mismatch: iPaaS flags discrepancy, creates a task for finance team to investigate.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for PayTrace + Znode.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

General FAQs

▸ What is the primary benefit of integrating Znode with PayTrace?
The primary benefit is achieving a fully automated, secure, and PCI-compliant order-to-cash cycle for your Znode eCommerce platform. This includes real-time payment processing, customer vaulting, and streamlined financial reconciliation, significantly reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy.

Security FAQs

▸ How does this integration ensure PCI compliance for Znode?
The integration leverages PayTrace's Customer Vault and tokenization features. When a customer enters payment details in Znode, they are sent directly to PayTrace for secure tokenization. Znode and the iPaaS only store the non-sensitive token, never raw card data, thereby minimizing PCI scope for your Znode environment.

Features FAQs

▸ Can I process recurring payments or subscriptions through Znode using PayTrace?
Yes, absolutely. By integrating PayTrace's Customer Vault with your Znode platform via the iPaaS, you can securely store customer payment tokens. The iPaaS can then trigger automated recurring charges using these tokens, supporting subscription models and repeat purchases without requiring customers to re-enter card details.

Data Sync FAQs

▸ What kind of data is synchronized between Znode and PayTrace?
Key data synchronized includes Znode order details (total amount, customer ID) to initiate PayTrace payment transactions, PayTrace payment transaction statuses (approved, declined, refunded) back to Znode, customer payment profiles (tokens) for vaulting, and PayTrace settlement reports for financial reconciliation with your ERP.

Technical FAQs

▸ How does the iPaaS handle errors or failed transactions between Znode and PayTrace?
The iPaaS implements a robust error handling strategy. It logs all API responses, automatically retries transient errors (e.g., network issues) with exponential backoff, routes persistent errors (e.g., invalid data) to a dead-letter queue for manual review, and sends real-time alerts to relevant teams for critical failures.

Performance FAQs

▸ Is this integration suitable for high-volume Znode eCommerce stores?
Yes, the integration is designed for scalability. Leveraging an iPaaS with an event-driven, API-first architecture ensures that both Znode and PayTrace can handle high transaction volumes during peak periods. The iPaaS manages rate limits, queues, and parallel processing to maintain optimal performance.

AI Features FAQs

▸ Can AI assist with this Znode-PayTrace integration?
Absolutely. AI can significantly enhance the integration by providing intelligent fraud detection for PayTrace transactions, suggesting optimal data mappings between Znode and other systems, automating the resolution of common integration errors, and even predicting cash flow based on payment patterns, reducing manual intervention and improving data quality.

Implementation FAQs

▸ How quickly can this integration be implemented?
With a low-code/no-code iPaaS platform, implementation time is significantly reduced compared to custom coding. Basic Znode-PayTrace integration flows can often be configured and deployed within weeks, allowing for rapid time-to-value. Complex workflows with ERP/CRM integration may take longer but are still accelerated by the visual development environment.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with PayTrace + Znode in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both PayTrace and Znode, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most PayTrace + Znode deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for PayTrace + Znode.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See PayTrace + Znode integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Start Free Trial Request Live Demo