# multisource•api

The **multisource•api** provides standardized access to **all data sources** relevant for managing **Swiss customer data**. It offers companies of all sizes a toolbox to **validation, correction, enrichment,** and **optimization** of customer data.&#x20;

A special focus is placed on **address updates**: The API ensures that your data remains up-to-date, particularly in cases of **relocations**, deaths, and other relevant address adjustments.

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## Core API Functions

The **multisource•api** provides the following core functions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><i class="fa-magnifying-glass">:magnifying-glass:</i></p><p><strong>Data Search</strong></p></td><td>Fast and precise search for private and business addresses across multiple data sources – ideal for autocomplete fields, CRM lookups, or new customer onboarding.</td></tr><tr><td><p><i class="fa-arrows-rotate">:arrows-rotate:</i></p><p><strong>Address Update</strong></p></td><td>Automatic detection and update of address changes, relocations, and death notifications to ensure your customer data always stays up to date.</td></tr><tr><td><p><i class="fa-grid-round-2-plus">:grid-round-2-plus:</i></p><p><strong>Data Enrichment</strong></p></td><td>Enhance existing customer records with additional attributes such as building data, geo-coordinates, sociodemographic indicators, or industry information.</td></tr></tbody></table>

These core functions form the foundation of the multisource•api and can be flexibly combined depending on the use case or CRM system.


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