Benefits

	Benefits with Smart Integration Connector	Drawbacks without Smart Integration Connector
Change in IP Addresses	Prevents disruptions caused by OneStream IP changes because all connections originate from the customer’s environment, eliminating the need to frequently update firewall rules	Can break customer‑side firewall rules and require frequent updates, creating repeated maintenance and potential outages
Networking	Stays fully within the customer’s control, allowing them to manage security, routing, and access without relying on OneStream	Relies on OneStream‑managed routing, access, and firewall dependencies, reducing autonomy and increasing coordination overhead
Credentials and Sensitive Information	Remains inside the customer’s environment, reducing security risk and keeping sensitive authentication data out of vendor systems	Must be shared with OneStream, reducing customer ownership of sensitive authentication data
Changes and Updates	Can be self-serviced, enabling faster and more flexible changes	Cannot be self‑serviced, requiring support tickets and longer turnaround times for updates