Integrations

QuackStack Integrations

Connect timetables, messaging, admissions, CRM, HR, and learning platforms into one governed integration layer.

Solutions

Integration patterns and platform connectors—placeholder detail you can refine with live scope and APIs.

Moodle & Canvas (VLE)

Synchronise courses, enrolments, and assessment signals with your central data estate.

Details
Problem
Learner activity is split across the VLE and MIS, slowing reporting and support.
Solution
Event-driven sync for cohorts, modules, and grades with conflict-safe reconciliation.
Outcome
One timeline of learner engagement for tutors and compliance teams.
Tech stack
LTI 1.3, REST APIs, webhooks, Azure/AWS queues

Microsoft Dynamics

Align recruitment, cases, and contracts with student and employer records.

Details
Problem
CRM data does not match core student IDs, creating duplicate contacts and missed SLAs.
Solution
Golden-record mapping with scheduled delta loads and exception dashboards.
Outcome
Reliable handoffs between outreach, admissions, and delivery teams.
Tech stack
Dataverse, Power Automate, OAuth2, change data capture

Google Classroom

Bring Classroom rosters and coursework signals into institutional reporting.

Details
Problem
Operational teams cannot see Classroom activity next to MIS or finance views.
Solution
Secure roster sync plus optional coursework metadata for analytics sandboxes.
Outcome
Faster intervention and clearer accountability for hybrid cohorts.
Tech stack
Google Workspace APIs, service accounts, least-privilege scopes

Microsoft Graph & Microsoft 365

Directory, mail, and Teams context wired to the right operational workflows.

Details
Problem
Identity and collaboration signals sit outside line-of-business systems.
Solution
Graph-backed provisioning hooks and Teams deep links for case workflows.
Outcome
Fewer context switches and auditable actions tied to the right user.
Tech stack
Graph API, O365 connectors, conditional access aware clients

Active Directory

Authoritative identity and group membership for apps, VPN, and campus systems.

Details
Problem
Stale groups and manual account lifecycle create security and support load.
Solution
HR-driven joiner–mover–leaver automation with rollback and attestations.
Outcome
Consistent access on day one and clean exits without drift.
Tech stack
Azure AD / Entra ID, LDAP, SCIM, privileged access reviews

Bespoke APIs, reporting & third parties

Custom connectors, governed exports, and partner platforms brought under one roof.

Details
Problem
One-off spreadsheets and ad hoc APIs hide risk and duplicate effort.
Solution
Versioned integration contracts, observability, and reusable reporting packs.
Outcome
Repeatable delivery with measurable uptime and fewer fire drills.
Tech stack
OpenAPI, SQL/semantic layers, ELT, partner SFTP / webhooks

Timetable Web View and ICS Link

Publish authoritative timetables to the web and calendar apps staff and students already use.

Details
Problem
Room and session changes are emailed as PDFs; personal calendars drift from the source of truth.
Solution
Web view with deep links plus signed ICS feeds scoped by role, cohort, and campus.
Outcome
Fewer clashes, fewer “which room?” tickets, and a single timetable narrative across devices.
Tech stack
HTTPS feeds, tokenised ICS URLs, cache headers, optional SAML-gated web view

Azure Service Bus

Reliable messaging between campus systems with retries, dead-lettering, and observability.

Details
Problem
Point-to-point scripts break under load and lose messages when a downstream system is down.
Solution
Topics and queues with idempotent consumers, correlation IDs, and replay-safe handlers.
Outcome
Resilient integration fabric that scales with peak enrolment and clearing events.
Tech stack
Azure Service Bus, Managed Identity, Application Insights, .NET / Node workers

Azure File Storage

Secure, shared file drops and pick-up folders for batch integrations and evidence packs.

Details
Problem
Partners email attachments or use ad hoc shares with no versioning, virus scan, or retention policy.
Solution
Managed file shares with SAS or Entra ID access, lifecycle tiers, and monitored landing zones.
Outcome
Predictable handoffs for ILR extracts, supplier files, and audit artefacts with full traceability.
Tech stack
Azure Files (SMB), private endpoints, Defender for Storage, automation triggers

Enroly

Connect admissions workflows, offers, and confirmations to your student record spine.

Details
Problem
Offer data is re-keyed into the MIS, delaying enrolment and risking mismatched cohorts.
Solution
API-led sync for applicants, decisions, and deposit status with exception queues.
Outcome
Faster conversion tracking and accurate readiness lists for curriculum and finance.
Tech stack
Enroly APIs, webhooks, student ID mapping, secure vault for credentials

Student CRM

Unify recruitment, conversion, and retention touchpoints with canonical learner identity.

Details
Problem
Teams run parallel spreadsheets; campaign responses do not tie back to the MIS.
Solution
Bidirectional sync for contacts, pipelines, and outcomes with governance on PII.
Outcome
One funnel view from first enquiry through to enrolled learner.
Tech stack
CRM REST/SOAP, bulk APIs, incremental sync, field-level audit

PS16

Align finance, employer, and learner data with your reporting and compliance layers.

Details
Problem
ILR and funding outputs need consistent snapshots; manual exports miss last-minute changes.
Solution
Scheduled extracts and validated staging models aligned to your PS16 processes.
Outcome
Fewer return cycles and clearer sign-off between curriculum, finance, and data teams.
Tech stack
SQL views, file drops, validation rulesets, change tracking

Active Campaign

Automate journeys while keeping marketing consent and learner context accurate.

Details
Problem
Campaign lists go stale the day after export; unsubscribes are not reflected centrally.
Solution
Segment sync from MIS/VLE signals with consent flags and suppression lists.
Outcome
Compliant outreach that respects programme, campus, and communication preferences.
Tech stack
Active Campaign API, tags, custom fields, webhook callbacks

Echo 360

Link lecture capture and analytics to modules, rooms, and attendance where policy allows.

Details
Problem
Engagement data sits outside the LMS/MIS, so intervention is reactive and manual.
Solution
Course and roster alignment plus optional analytics exports to your warehouse.
Outcome
Tutors see participation signals next to progression data they already trust.
Tech stack
Echo 360 APIs/LTI, SSO, scheduled CSV/API extracts, role-based access

Zellis

Bridge payroll and people data with finance and HR reporting without duplicate entry.

Details
Problem
Cost centres and contract changes are reconciled in spreadsheets at month end.
Solution
Controlled feeds for posts, cost allocation, and leaver events with reconciliation checks.
Outcome
Cleaner management accounts and faster answers to workforce questions.
Tech stack
Zellis exports/APIs where available, secure SFTP, validation dashboards

Bio Time

Bring time and attendance into workforce planning alongside teaching timetables.

Details
Problem
Clocking data never meets room bookings or HR rosters in one place.
Solution
Normalised shift and attendance events with rules for sites, roles, and exceptions.
Outcome
Better cover decisions and auditable records for payroll handoff.
Tech stack
Bio Time interfaces, CSV/API ingestion, time-zone safe pipelines

Learning Curve

Keep skills pathways, completions, and compliance training visible to managers and HR.

Details
Problem
Mandatory training completion is chased by email; evidence is scattered across systems.
Solution
Completion sync, deadline alerts, and dashboards tied to job roles and sites.
Outcome
Fewer overdue modules and a single evidence trail for audits.
Tech stack
LMS APIs, SCORM/xAPI where used, HR master data keys

HR

Connect core HR master data—roles, sites, contracts—to access and downstream apps.

Details
Problem
Joiners and movers update HR first, but IT and teaching systems lag by days or weeks.
Solution
Event-driven HR feed with staged approvals and rollback for high-risk changes.
Outcome
Right access on day one and cleaner exits across Active Directory, CRM, and VLE.
Tech stack
HR system APIs/flat files, Entra ID / SCIM, workflow engine, audit logs