Efficient data integration and siloed system integration through EAI

Efficient data integration and siloed system integration through EAI

An EAI tool that enables high-speed data integration between siloed systems

Recently, many companies have been seeking to discover useful insights and management strategies for their businesses by effectively utilizing the data they have accumulated. However, as a result of the advancement of IT systems and the use of cloud computing, many companies have been faced with the challenge of being unable to effectively utilize their valuable data assets due to the proliferation of proprietary systems in each department (i.e., silos).

In order to make quick business decisions, there is an urgent need for data integration across all systems, including the cloud. In this article, we will introduce real-time, highly reliable data integration using EAI (Enterprise Application Integration).

1. Challenges in data integration

With the advancement of IT utilization, companies have introduced various systems for each business operation and department, and each system operates independently for sales support, sales management, inventory management, purchasing management, etc. In order to make quick management decisions, it is necessary to quickly link and utilize the data stored in these different systems.

However, because different systems have different data input/output mechanisms and formats, interfaces and format conversion processes are required to enable data exchange between them. Developing these processes separately requires development costs for each system and the use of IT engineers with specialized knowledge.

Furthermore, it is often difficult to secure the necessary development costs, time, and manpower, resulting in ad hoc development and operation responses. As a result, the reliability of the entire system declines as changes to or additions to the specifications of the linked data cannot be accommodated, or maintenance cannot be performed due to the absence of engineers. EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) tools are attracting attention as a solution to these problems.

2. What are EAI tools?

EAI tools provide a platform for multiple different systems to exchange data. They act like a hub, connecting different systems and applications and integrating and linking data. For example, they are used when making inventory inquiries from a sales support system or web system to an inventory management system.

3. EAI tools enable fast and reliable data integration

3-1 Accurate and fast data sharing

In order to link multiple independent systems, you must first connect each system. EAI tools come with built-in functionality for connecting to a variety of systems. By using this functionality, you can reliably connect multiple systems while minimizing changes to existing systems.

EAI tools also have the ability to link data in real time, allowing you to quickly send the necessary data to another system.

3-2 Flexible and reliable operation and development

By using EAI tools, development using conventional programming languages is no longer necessary. Systems can be developed intuitively through visual operations. Systems that previously could only be modified by IT engineers with specialized programming knowledge can now be easily modified by anyone, and specifications for linked data can be flexibly changed or added.

In addition, it is now possible to automate tasks such as data collection and transcription, which have previously been done manually, improving the accuracy and reliability of data.

3-3 data integration with cloud services

As the use of cloud services in companies becomes more widespread, there is also a growing need to link sales support tools such as Salesforce.com with inventory management systems in on-premise environments within companies.

EAI tools are equipped with built-in functionality for linking data to these cloud services, enabling seamless integration between systems on private or public clouds and existing on-premise systems.

4. DataSpider International High-speed "connection" of diverse data

"DataSpider International" is an EAI tool that connects data and applications from different systems. "DataSpider International" can intuitively "connect" various existing systems, including the cloud, without programming, and is characterized by its ability to flexibly and quickly connect diverse, large volumes of data.

summary

As mentioned above, by using EAI tools, you can quickly and reliably link data across systems, including the cloud. Why not try using EAI tools to make more effective use of the data stored within your company?

Connect data from siloed systems without programming! An EAI tool that enables high-speed data integration

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