As we continue the build-up to the release of Sage CRM 2026 R1, one of the commitments made during the recent TPAC South Africa keynote was to strengthen the resources available to our developer and ISV community.

We are pleased to announce that the Sage CRM section of the Sage Developer Portal at https://developer.sage.com/crm has now been significantly revised and expanded. This refreshed content provides a clearer technical pathway for anyone looking to extend, integrate, or innovate with Sage CRM.

This update reflects the growing importance of integrations, ecosystem development, and AI-driven innovation across Sage products. 

What You Will Find on the Developer Portal

The Sage CRM developer portal provides a comprehensive suite of resources designed to bridge the gap between out-of-the-box CRM functionality and bespoke business requirements.

API References
Detailed documentation is available for multiple integration approaches, including:

• RESTful API
  The modern standard for web application integration, providing JSON based endpoints to create, read, update, and delete CRM records.
• SData (Sage Data Protocol)
  A specialised communication method widely used for interoperability between Sage products.
• Classic ASP and .NET APIs
  Libraries that enable deep server-side customisation of the CRM interface, workflows, and business logic.

Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Development tools and reusable code libraries help simplify the creation of custom screens, components, and integration features.

Getting Started Guides
Structured tutorials explain environment setup, authentication methods such as Basic Authentication or OAuth, and how to make initial API calls.

Tooling and Samples
Developers can access collections for rapid testing and review sample applications that demonstrate real-world integration scenarios.

Why the Developer Portal Matters for Developers

For technical teams, the developer portal serves as the blueprint for the Sage CRM platform. It provides the insight required to design robust integrations.

• Improved efficiency
  Ready made code samples and structured API documentation reduce development time and simplify troubleshooting.
• Greater customisation
  Developers can extend standard CRM capabilities by building workflows, automation scripts, and tailored user experiences that reflect real business processes.
• Stronger security alignment
  By following Sage authentication guidance, integrations can be designed to meet modern security expectations and protect sensitive customer data.

Why the Developer Portal Matters for ISVs

For Independent Software Vendors, the portal is more than a technical resource. It is a strategic gateway into the wider Sage ecosystem.

• Scalability and market reach
  Well-integrated solutions can be positioned for listing in the Sage Marketplace, opening access to a global base of Sage customers.
• Interoperability across the Sage stack
  Many organisations operate multiple Sage products. The portal helps ISVs design connectors that work seamlessly across solutions such as Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage Intacct, and Sage X3.
• Competitive differentiation
  By embedding advanced capabilities such as analytics, payment processing, or AI-enabled automation through the RESTful API, ISVs can increase the value and long-term adoption of their own applications.

Supporting Innovation Beyond Sage CRM 2026 R1

The refreshed developer portal is an important milestone as we prepare for the release of Sage CRM 2026 R1. It also lays the groundwork for the innovation that will follow, including new Labs features and the introduction of AI-driven capabilities planned for future releases.

If you are a developer, partner, or ISV working with Sage CRM, now is the ideal time to explore the updated resources and begin planning the next generation of integrations and extensions.

Visit the Sage CRM developer content today at https://developer.sage.com/crm and start building what comes next.