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Status Submitted
Workspace Apptio
Created by Guest
Created on May 15, 2025

Include .Zip format in Datalink File import and export connections

Datalink Classic used to allow files provided in '.zip' format to be imported and exported from Apptio Cost Transparency. This file format has been dropped in Datalink. This is a blocker for us to migrate from datalink classic to Datalink as our upstream systems provide files in '.zip'. If provided clients like us will be able to migrate to Datalink if they use '.zip' and it provides additional flexibility to customers on file formats

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    May 15, 2025

    It's worth noting that Datalink has new features (such as chaining), that is required, so remaining on Datalink Classic is not an option.