[Reference: Salesforce B2B Commerce Implementation Guide - Salesforce Connect for External Data, , Salesforce Connect allows for the integration of external data in real-time without storing it in Salesforce, using external objects which function like standard Salesforce objects. This would meet UC’s need to view and report on Invoice, Order, and Inventory data on-demand, adhering to data residency requirements. Salesforce Connect is designed for such scenarios, offering a solution that avoids data storage within Salesforce while providing access to external data as if it were native. This is in line with Salesforce's best practices for external data integration., , ]