Vista-Suite Enterprise can establish direct connections to ODBC-compliant data sources stored on internal servers or network drives. This includes spreadsheets, Access databases, legacy systems, and other structured datasets. There’s no need for importing or exporting, as the system reads the data directly for real-time access without file uploads or data duplication.

Each connection supports up to 24 independent queries, and each query can be configured with up to seven input parameters for advanced filtering and data targeting using standard SQL. This gives users high flexibility and precision in how external data is retrieved and displayed. Data can be filtered and formatted exactly how users need it without relying on IT support. It empowers non-developers to work with technical datasets through reusable, pre-built queries, offering functionality not found natively in other aviation ERP systems.

The embedded query results are displayed within core Vista-Suite Enterprise modules, such as Part Master and Company History, preserving context and continuity in your workflow. External data becomes functionally integrated into the ERP interface, eliminating the need to switch between tabs or copy and paste between programs. See the information where and when you need it.

In addition to screen-specific displays, users can access a dedicated interface to manually run any approved queries across their configured data connections. This provides on-demand access to external data that isn’t tied to a specific ERP record, enabling exploratory research and better decision support across departments. It allows advanced users and analysts to dig into external data without leaving the Vista-Suite Enterprise environment, providing flexibility and speed that typically requires external business intelligence tools.

Vista-Suite Enterprise is designed specifically with aviation aftermarket businesses reliant on legacy systems in mind by enabling read-only access to older databases without requiring full data migrations. This avoids disruption while preserving access to historical or slow-moving data and allows teams to instantly reference legacy pricing, parts history, contract data, and much more. It’s a practical hybrid model that provides continued visibility into older systems during migration or decommissioning periods.

For companies phasing out legacy tools, Vista-Suite Enterprise’s ODBC connection offers a real-time data access bridge without fully importing or migrating the data. This minimizes migration costs and reduces the risk of data loss or inaccuracy. Teams can continue operations without disruption while migration progresses in the background. It’s a flexible staging path to full adoption that removes the pressure to migrate everything at once or at all.

*A Complement (or Alternative) to Traditional Data Migration Services:

This feature is designed to complement, not replace, traditional data migration services. We also offer full data import and migration support so you have options based on your IT capabilities, timeline, and urgency. Businesses can choose between real-time connections, full imports, or both, for integration flexibility without being locked into a one-size-fits-all data model.