Why Application Integration Should Be in Your Digital Transformation Framework
In the past, tech teams worked alone, and the tools they used were decided by top experts in the field or designated IT leaders. Now, departments can work together to use the latest technologies and digital solutions that improve how organizations run. Achieving an effective digital transformation framework requires a strong system that connects everything. It can be tough, but it’s certainly not impossible.
Businesses, large or small, are using new tech to change and improve how they work. Almost nine out of 10 business leaders say changing their company with digital tech is really important, according to Gartner. One big part of this change is application integration.
But why is this so important?
The Importance of Application Integration
Application chaos. It does not happen overnight and it isn’t caused by one person or one team. It’s months, years (and sometimes decades) of add-ins from a variety of people and origins, implemented with and without permission.
Businesses often find themselves on the edge of a breakdown trying to piece together various systems that don’t play together nicely in the sandbox. This fact translates to vast amounts of lost time attempting to extract functionalities, data and resources.
This “sandbox problem” can be solved with application integration services. With so many tools available for digital transformation, companies need a way to bring them all together, making sure everything is connected.
Let’s explore how companies can connect their apps as they change and use new tech.
Cloud Apps vs. On-Premise
Lots of companies use the cloud in some way, but many IT leaders are faced with a big question: how to connect the cloud with their old on-premise systems. Some mix both, choosing a hybrid cloud solution to integrate old files with new cloud software.
This mix can be a lasting solution or just an intermediate step before fully migrating to the cloud. But it brings challenges like making sure all data matches, managing who gets access to what, and ensuring everything works well both in the cloud and on-prem by:
- Improving intercommunication between enterprise applications
- Providing a one-point access interface
- Reducing deployment nuances for automatic integration of new tools
- Limiting or restricting access to applications on a need-to-know basis
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
APIs are super important in connecting different apps. They allow apps and services to talk to each other using a common language. APIs make it easier to connect apps. Many enterprises will typically use ESBs or iPaaS for this. ESBs are great for complex connections, while iPaaS tools are easier to use and cost less.
Data Modernization and Integration
Managing your IT infrastructure shouldn’t be a challenge. As businesses grow, so do the challenges associated with continual and upward growth.
Data center modernization can help your business leverage the rewards of technology in the cloud, on premises or in a hybrid environment. Businesses collect tons of data from different places. But often, this data is stuck in limbo across separate teams or systems. To really use this data, it needs to be brought together in one place, like a central storage. Integration has to be part of your digital transformation framework.
Looking to Improve Your Digital Transformation Framework?
For applications to work well, your data needs to be taken from where it is, changed to fit where it’s going and then put where it needs to be. SkyTerra’s application integration services can help you unify and optimize disparate applications.
An effective digital transformation framework means achieving flexible scalability and higher availability in your IT infrastructure with grow-as-you-go enablement. Every day, new innovations and upgrades hit the market, transforming how businesses operate and collaborate. Keeping up with this pace can be overwhelming, but it’s a journey every organization must undertake to stay relevant and competitive. Contact us today to embrace new tools and strategies that will set you on the path to success.
