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Jordan_Scott1
Airtable Alumni (Retired)

Hi all!

I am excited to announce that Airtable recently rolled out powerful new features that let you sync data from outside sources and streamline even the most complex workflows.

We’ve added sync integrations with Jira Server and Jira Data Center, Zendesk, Github Issues, Google Drive, and Box. What does this mean? Teams working on projects with multiple handoffs and interdependencies have better visibility into projects that will affect their work.

Read on to learn more about syncing data from outside sources, and about what’s next in Airtable: automations that help you take actions at the right time and under the right conditions.

Syncing data in Airtable

Here’s a quick refresher on synchronizing data in Airtable. Syncing data, when it’s between two Airtable bases, essentially turns one base into the source of information and another into the destination base. Let’s say one team has generated a complete set of contacts for your company inside a base, and you don’t want other teams creating separate, confusing or duplicative contact lists. Syncing information automatically (or manually, if you prefer) between bases means everyone has access to the same contact list across teams. No matter which base you’re in, you’ll have a single source of truth to refer to.

Syncing from outside sources

The same principle applies when you’re syncing from outside sources (available to Airtable customers on Pro and Enterprise plans). With external source sync, you can continuously pull in data from outside platforms, integrating it directly into your Airtable workflow. This ensures your team is working in an Airtable base that’s always up to date and serves as a centralized place to see progress on all parts of a project.

Strategic automations

Once you’ve built external syncs, how do you take that flow of information to the next level? In the coming months, Airtable will introduce conditional logic for automations that lets you further streamline workflows. With conditional logic, automations can be set in motion when a record in an Airtable base meets certain conditions.

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19 Comments
kuovonne
18 - Pluto
18 - Pluto

“In the coming months” is fairly nebulous. Any updates on access to the beta?

Automations can already be set in motion when a record meets certain conditions. My understanding is that conditional logic will let a single automation do different things based on different conditions. For example, not sending an email if no records are found. Or having an automation trigger when a single select is modified, then taking different actions based on the value of the single select.

kuovonne
18 - Pluto
18 - Pluto

This link is taking me to https://airtable.com/signup, not a link to a signup for a newsletter.

Jordan_Scott1
Airtable Alumni (Retired)

@kuovonne thank you for point that out - looks like that link got changed :slightly_smiling_face:

Denny
4 - Data Explorer
4 - Data Explorer

Loving how well the Google Drive and Box integrations work.

Can we expect a similar native sync integration with DropBox anytime soon?

Jordan_Scott1
Airtable Alumni (Retired)

@Denny Welcome to the community, we are so thrilled that you’re here!

I’m also glad to hear that you’re loving the Google Drive & Box integrations - the Google Drive integration has been a game-changer for me as well.

Awesome feedback on a DropBox integration, we are definitely going to continue to expand the sources you can pull into Airtable so I’ll make sure to pass this along to the team.

Jordan_Scott1
Airtable Alumni (Retired)

@kuovonne you should have access now! :slightly_smiling_face:

kuovonne
18 - Pluto
18 - Pluto

@Jordan_Scott1 Yes, I did receive access to the beta the day after your original post in this thread! I have also submitted feedback.

How public is this beta? For example, may I post about my experiences using this beta or post videos that involve using the beta? Is there a public form for requesting access to this beta? (Different past betas have had different rules.)

Jordan_Scott1
Airtable Alumni (Retired)

Thanks so much for asking! Right now the team would like to keep content surrounding this beta private as things are still subject to change. That being said, they would LOVE to hear all your feedback and a form should have been included in your welcome email. :slightly_smiling_face:

Nicolas_Paris1
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Hi @Jordan_Scott1,
Can I have access to the beta on conditional logic for automations, please ?
Thanks

Databaser
12 - Earth
12 - Earth

I’m curious for user cases (apart from the obvious ones) :thinking: Anyone who wants to share how they are using this in their processes?