# Epic #66: External Systems & Professional Export

**Priority**: Medium - Enhances business system integration
**Phase**: 3 (Integration & Professional Output)
**Epic Owner**: Requirements Engineering Agent
**Created**: 2025-10-02

## Epic Overview

Complete MarkiTect's transformation into a comprehensive business document platform through external system integration and professional output capabilities. Enable seamless integration with existing business systems and production of professional-quality documents.

## Business Value

- **ERP Integration**: Connect with business systems for automated data flow
- **Professional Output**: Generate PDFs, DOCX, and styled documents for business use
- **Document Relationships**: Manage complex document hierarchies and dependencies
- **Compliance Support**: Enable audit trails and regulatory compliance workflows

## Key Components (7 Issues)

1. **External Data Connectors** - Database, API, file system integration
2. **Professional Export Engine** - PDF, DOCX, HTML with styling
3. **Document Relationship System** - Cross-document references and validation
4. **Professional Template System** - Styled templates with corporate branding
5. **Security & Access Control** - Enterprise-grade security for integrations
6. **Audit & Compliance Framework** - Document lifecycle tracking
7. **Integration Testing & Documentation** - Comprehensive integration validation

## Success Criteria
- Export styled PDF reports with CRM data integration
- Validate cross-document references automatically
- Support enterprise authentication and authorization
- Enable audit trails for regulatory compliance

See detailed breakdown in full specification document.