Word of the Day: data integration

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | October 10, 2019 data integration Data integration is the process of retrieving data from multiple source systems and combining it in such a way that it can yield consistent, comprehensive, current and correct information for business reporting and analysis. Integration is the act of bringing together smaller components into a single system that functions as one. In computing, the source systems may be various types of digital devices and the data may be in a variety of formats. Important data integration techniques include: Data consolidation: Data is copied from multiple sources and integrated into a single data store.   Data propagation: Applications copy and push data from one location to another.   Data federation: Data federation software enables an organization to aggregate data from multiple source systems into a virtual database for use in business intelligence (BI) and other analyses.   Data warehousing: Data warehouses store data collected by various operational systems; the data is captured for access and analysis, rather than transaction processing.   Customer data integration   Customer data integration (CDI) was one of the first drivers for consolidating and managing information from disparate sources. Software for managing data gathered through customer interactions can help ensure that departments across a business are able to reliably access the most current and complete view of customer information available.   Data integration in the cloud   Integration as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that strives to connect on-premise data with data located in cloud-based applications. This paradigm facilitates real-time exchange of data and programs among enterprise-wide systems and trading partners. In business-to-business (B2B) integration, IaaS allows partners to develop, maintain and manage custom integrations for diverse systems and applications in the cloud. In this way, the enterprise can more effectively pursue process innovations without the need to constantly modify and maintain diverse and often incompatible application programs. Quote of the Day "As software as a service witnesses rapid growth, the challenges of integrating with legacy and homegrown applications compound." - Sayid Shabeer Related Terms customer data integration customer valuation data integrity integration as a service integration platform as a service sensor fusion Learning Center 5 data integration challenges and how to overcome them Data integration comes with its fair share of challenges. While automation can help with many of them, there are other methods to consider. Here's a look at the top five data integration challenges and how to deal with them. Talend offers automated migration to cloud data warehouse Talend on Tuesday added automated migration from on-premises and legacy data warehouses to Snowflake to save time and let businesses share data across units, partners and locations more easily. Data integration problems a hurdle companies must overcome Despite how critical business intelligence has become, overcoming data integration problems remains a big challenge. In part 2 of a two-part Q&A, Talend CEO Mike Tuchen discusses the challenges enterprises face when they gather and analyze data. In part 1, Tuchen talks about mining relevant data. 5 best practices for managing real-time data integration Real-time data integration isn't like traditional data integration -- it's moving and it's temporal. Get tips about the benefits of up-front simulations, the importance of parallel processing and more. 5 modern ETL tools for microservices data integration Microservices data integration requires real-time data. Traditional ETL tools perform batch integration, which just doesn't work for microservices. Learn about modern ETL tools that provide the real-time data integration needed for distributed applications. Quiz Yourself The majority of stakeholders want access to current information as well as ________ data. a. historical b. historic Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List