BENEFITS OF CLOUD INTEGRATION: AN INTRODUCTION
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What Is Cloud Integration?
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Cloud integration is a system of tools and technologies that connects various applications, systems, repositories, and IT environments for the real-time exchange of data and processes.
Cloud integration can also be referred to as cloud data integration, cloud system integration, cloud-based integration, as well as iPaaS.
Deployments that are either fully in the cloud or hybrid are both considered cloud integration—the ultimate goal is to function as a cohesive IT infrastructure that streamlines data flow. Once combined, the data and integrated cloud services can then be accessed by multiple devices over a network or via the internet.
Why Use Cloud Integration?
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Cloud integration solutions were created to break down data silos, improve connectivity and visibility, and ultimately optimize business processes. Data integration tools are a response to the need to share data among cloud-based applications and to unify information components.
Cloud integration has grown in popularity as the use of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions continues to increase. Studies have indicated that more than 90 percent of enterprises employ a multi-cloud strategy, and SaaS usage will soon outpace traditional product delivery.
Additionally, more businesses are operating with a hybrid mix of SaaS and on-premises applications, creating a greater need for progressive cloud data integration methods.
The Benefits of Cloud Integration Solutions
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- Improved operational efficiency
- Increased flexibility and scalability
- Faster time-to-market
- Better internal communication
- Improved customer service, support, and retention
- Increased competitive edge
- Reduced operational costs and increased revenue
Companies who use cloud data integration have synchronized data and applications, improving their ability to operate effectively and nimbly.
Cloud Integration Types and Methods
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Integration in the cloud can involve creating cloud-to-cloud integration, cloud-to-on-premises integration, or a combination of both. Integrations can address different business components, including data and applications.
- Data integration – The synchronization of data between repositories. Data can be processed, transported and/or transformed during data integration. This is a strictly data-related connection.
- Application integration – Connects various applications and arranges continued functionality and interoperability. This is more than data sharing. It involves issuing requests and commands to trigger business events or processes.
Businesses have the option of building their own data integration solutions or using a third-party provider to create cloud integrations. However, as the number of applications increases and cloud integrations grow more complex, it becomes far less scalable to build specialized in-house integrations that must be recreated and updated for each project. Using a cloud integration platform empowers organizations to perform both application and data integration using an agile, scalable, reusable solution.
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