As business thrives and
expands, the need to simultaneously utilize multiple software arises. For
example, if a shoe company’s customer base increases, owners may implement
inventory management and order optimization software to effectively meet
demand.
With the use of more than one
software subsystem for business, organizations need to adopt an integration
tool to synchronize their disparate data sources.
Software integration is the
process of unifying different types of software parts or sub-systems. Usually
the need to implement software integration may come as a result of
transitioning to new cloud based data app from a legacy system.
Organizations that use
multiple database or have various applications also integrate their software to
have uniform metrics.
When all data is collected
and processed in one system, business teams can effectively use and analyze all
their information.
Usually, businesses require
professional software integrators to connect their systems. These specialists
design and implement integration applications that meet company needs.
However, with the advancement
in technology, many software providers offer integration solutions that will
streamline the connection process between different systems platforms.
This enables users to manage
integration, try new technologies and gain valuable insights without the cost
of integrators, engineers or software developers.
BENEFITS OF SOFTWARE
INTEGRATION
1.
Allows
for the flow of data in a timely manner from one system to another.
2.
Reduces
time spent / manpower, to maintain data in multiple systems.
3.
Prevents
duplication of work due to entering data in multiple systems.
4.
Enables
complex domains like insurance, banking and finance, healthcare, travel etc. to
function properly.
5.
Enables
your customers to interact with your system and gives them the opportunity to
integrate their system with yours when the need arises.
6.
Gives
your customers the opportunity to use your system via API and connectors.