Accounting software, a calendar, an e-mail client, a business tool, several Excel files: every SME uses many tools that do not talk to each other. The result: the same information is entered several times, figures differ from one file to another and nobody has an overview. LYL Software Sàrl connects your tools so that data flows automatically, to the right place at the right time.
What we do
- Connecting software via APIs: a new client created in one tool automatically appears in the others.
- Data synchronisation: calendars, contacts, invoices, files, stock.
- Excel automation: consolidating several files, automatic checks, scheduled updates, report generation.
- Dashboards: your key indicators on a single screen, updated without manual work.
- Data migration: moving from an old tool to a new one, with checks and clean-up.
- Automated workflows: a form received triggers the creation of a file, a notification and a task.
These connections are often the foundation of artificial intelligence and automation projects. AI can only be useful if it has access to reliable data.
Dashboards that help
A dashboard is only valuable if it helps you decide. We start from your questions: how many enquiries this week, what processing time, which files are incomplete, which team needs support. We then build a simple, readable display that is accessible to the right people. The data is refreshed automatically, which removes the manual preparation of reports.
How we work
- Mapping: we list your tools, your files and the information that flows between them.
- Prioritisation: we identify the duplicate entries and errors that cost the most time.
- Technical study: available APIs, export formats, security constraints.
- Implementation: connections tested on real data, with error handling and alerts in case of problems.
- Documentation and follow-up: you know what is connected, how and why. We monitor that everything keeps working over time.
When your tools are not enough, we can develop custom software that links them together. Our method describes our steps in detail.
Security and data protection
Connecting tools means moving data around, often personal data. We apply a few simple principles:
- each connection only accesses the data it needs;
- exchanges are encrypted and access is protected;
- intermediate servers are hosted in Switzerland, with Infomaniak, whenever possible;
- processing is documented, in accordance with the nFADP (new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection), in force since 1 September 2023.
To find out more, see our article on hosting data in Switzerland.
Use cases
- A fiduciary that links the supporting documents received from its clients to its accounting software.
- An insurance brokerage that consolidates its contract-tracking Excel files and checks for missing documents.
- A real estate agency that synchronises its listings, enquiries and viewing calendar.
- A shop that tracks its sales and stock in a single dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to replace my current software?
No, in most cases. We connect the tools you already use. We only recommend replacing a tool when it is genuinely holding your business back.
What if my software has no API?
Other solutions exist: automatic file exports and imports, reading notification e-mails, or database access where permitted. We look for the most reliable solution in your case.
Can we keep Excel?
Yes. Excel remains very useful. We automate what is repetitive: data collection, updates, checks and reports, so that your files are reliable and up to date.