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5 Key Considerations for an Effective Digital Integration Strategy

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Below are some key points to consider for successful Digital Integration:

Real-Time Integrations

The modern world is driven by competition fueled by instant access to data. Customers expect information
at the click of a button to make faster decisions. Real-time integrations have become essential for
businesses to stay competitive. Some applications require real-time data streaming, while scenarios like
airline bookings demand data processing within seconds. This requires seamless data amalgamation across
legacy systems, ERP platforms, and cloud environments.

Data Governance

An integration platform must efficiently manage large volumes of data. Before initiating any digital
integration initiative, a strong data governance framework should be established. This includes
compliance with data storage and usage regulations, defining data lifespan, and decommissioning obsolete
data. Robust governance ensures reliable data for business processes, while a strong master data
management strategy helps maintain a single source of truth across systems.

Managing Data Silos

To enable seamless integration, organizations must break down data silos and allow data collaboration.
All data should flow into a master repository that serves as a single source of truth. Accurate,
up-to-date, and accessible data enables confident decision-making, supports new workflows, and lays the
foundation for modern customer interactions and automation.

Agile Integrations

Agile integrations enable seamless incorporation of business operations without disrupting existing
services. With the rise of SaaS and cloud applications, organizations must deploy integrations quickly.
API-based integration in distributed environments allows teams to manage deployments independently,
accelerate time to market, and scale efficiently.

Data Protection and Privacy

Hybrid digital integration practices help organizations comply with strict data protection regulations
such as SOC II, GDPR, and HIPAA. Certain data must remain on-premises due to regulatory or confidentiality
requirements. Hybrid integration offers greater control by allowing businesses to determine which data
stays on-premises and which moves to the cloud, ensuring secure data separation and traceability.

Businesses can foster innovation with the aid of digital integration. It can be challenging to obtain the business insights necessary to maintain and expand the company’s competitiveness when software applications are isolated from one another in an enterprise network and data is scattered everywhere. It is simple to integrate data and apps with the help of new iPaaS(Integration Platform as a Service) solutions like Workato, Boomi, and Mulesoft, and teams no longer need to wait for IT to manage the integrations. The pre-built connections and templated pipelines used in today’s iPaas solutions make it possible for customers to integrate and automate workflows rapidly. Enterprises can reduce tool sprawl and rely on a single platform for all their integration needs by selecting an iPaaS.

About the Author

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Murali Polakam

Senior Director - Enterprise Automation

Murali Polakam is the Senior Director and Head of Integration and Automation Practice. With more than 25 years of expertise as a digital specialist, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for digital transformation, digital integration, and enterprise automation to assist clients in achieving their business objectives.

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