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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