--- title: "Break down barriers to log collection with Sumo Logic’s universal connector" page_name: "Break down barriers to log collection with Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector" type: "blog" slug: "universal-connector" published_at: "2024-12-10" modified_at: "2025-05-09" url: "https://www.sumologic.com/blog/universal-connector" canonical: "https://www.sumologic.com/blog/universal-connector" markdown_url: "https://www.sumologic.com/blog/universal-connector.md" lang: "en" excerpt: "With Universal Connector, simplify cloud log collection from any application with ease. Discover how to streamline log ingestion and gain visibility across multi-cloud environments." taxonomy_blog_category: - "DevOps & IT Operations" - "SecOps & Security" --- [ All blogs ](https://www.sumologic.com/blog "blog")[DevOps & IT Operations](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/devops-it-operations), [SecOps & Security](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/secops-security) # Break down barriers to log collection with Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector [Hadijah Creary](#blog-author-block-333) December 10, 2024 2 min read [DevOps & IT Operations](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/devops-it-operations), [SecOps & Security](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/secops-security) ##### Table of contents ## Collect logs from anywhere without the hassle. Today’s dynamic multi-cloud ecosystems receive logs from countless sources. Relying on custom collectors and integrations can lead to [tool sprawl](https://www.sumologic.com/infographic/why-tool-consolidation/), pipeline breakdowns, and time-consuming maintenance. Enter Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector, your streamlined solution for collecting logs from any source. With seamless API integrations, Universal Connector simplifies log collection and eliminates the overhead of building custom pipelines. Better yet, paired with our [infinite log ingestion platform and powered by Flex Licensing](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/log-everything-zero-dollar-ingest/?utm_medium=pr&utm_source=press_release&utm_campaign=logstm_flexpricing), you’ll gain unparalleled visibility across your entire multi-cloud environment. ## How it works: a modular approach to log collection Organizations juggle hundreds of applications and infrastructures daily, spanning both cloud and on-premises. That’s where Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector stands out. While our App Catalog simplifies log collection and visualization for popular applications, Universal Connector goes further, allowing you to integrate any application with an exposed API. No more waiting for custom integrations or adding requests to a queue. The Universal Connector gives your team a self-service tool to configure integrations in minutes. ## Eliminate bottlenecks, power up your data flow Whether you’re dealing with: - Introducing new data sources through a merger - New compliance requirements - The need for rapid onboarding of cloud services It removes the bottlenecks, keeping your data pipeline smooth and your teams agile. ## Empower your technical teams DevOps, cloud engineers, and IT teams can now: - Deploy faster with customized integrations - Address unique customer needs without waiting for development cycles - Close deals faster by integrating with third-party apps on the fly By removing reliance on Sumo Logic’s development team, you can move at the speed of business, ensuring a competitive edge. ## Start collecting logs smarter Why wait? Transform your log collection process today. With Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector, you can break through bottlenecks, accelerate integration timelines, and unlock actionable insights across your cloud ecosystem. Get started now—[implement Universal Connector in your Sumo Logic instance today.](https://help.sumologic.com/docs/send-data/hosted-collectors/cloud-to-cloud-integration-framework/universal-connector-source/) ### Article Tags - [DevOps & IT Operations](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/devops-it-operations) - [SecOps & Security](https://www.sumologic.com/blog/secops-security) Hadijah Creary Senior Product Marketing Manager Hadijah Creary is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Observability at Sumo Logic, bringing over a decade of experience in technology marketing. Before joining Sumo Logic, she worked in product and event marketing at PagerDuty and IBM. Outside of work, Hadijah enjoys reading and binge-watching the latest sci-fi shows. 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