Application integration, sometimes known as enterprise application integration (EAI), integrates data among applications or systems. As data is changed in one system, the change is propagated elsewhere, often via asynchronous messaging. The idea is to simplify and automate business processes as much as possible, with no sweeping changes to underlying data and application structures. A challenge: Data may reside on different OSes, use different computer languages, or be trapped in legacy systems with no vendor support.
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Loraine Lawson asked Neil Ward-Dutton, co-founder and research director at MWD Advisors , why he thinks ROI (return on investment) is seldom practiced by IT divisions and why that needs to change. Lawson : During a Twitter conversation about and ROI , you said “ROI is still a... More >
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Loraine Lawson spoke with Atul Saini, CEO/Chairman/CTO of Fiorano Software, about how Fiorano's SOA Platform can help companies customize and Web-enable ERP forms, without spending huge money on consultants. Lawson : I understand you've had some experience with SOA to improve ERP systems.... More >
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Salesforce.com Adds Support for Google App Engine
Salesforce.com launched a new version of its Force.com developer platform for the Google App Engine. Support from the on-demand software vendor makes it easier for Google-based applications to access business data from Salesforce applications. According to eWeek , Force.com for Google App Engine provides developers... More >
IBM Smart Cube Aims to Ease Integration for SMBs
IBM, through a partnership with Intuit, announced the debut of its Smart Cube appliance. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, the Smart Cube is geared to enable SMBs to avoid some of the complexities that come with integrating services and software in a system. According to ZDNet , the Smart Cube has a... More >
Oracle Intros Oracle Application Integration Architecture 2.4
Oracle has released Oracle Application Integration Architecture 2.4, providing a complete way for organizations to integrate end-to-end business processes across a range of custom, Oracle or third-party applications, according to the press release . AIA 2.4 offers out-of the box Process Integration Packs for Oracle... More >
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