Word of the Day: iPaaS (integration platform as a service)

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |December 15, 2017

iPaaS (integration platform as a service) Integration platform as a service (iPaaS) is a set of automated tools for connecting software applications that are deployed in different environments. iPaaS is often used by large business-to-business (B2B) enterprises that need to integrate on-premises applications and data with cloud applications and data. Typically, an IPaaS platform provides pre-built connectors, business rules, maps and transformations that facilitate the development of integration flows and application programming interface (API) management. Some iPaaS solution providers also offer custom development kits for linking legacy applications with mobile and social applications. Popular additional features include capabilities for managing data quality. IPaaS is often used in B2B scenarios when speedy release time is a key requirement. Although it's possible for IT departments to handle integration themselves, it is often faster and more efficient to use a third-party IPaaS provider such as Workato, Jitterbit, Scribe Online, Dell Boomi AtomSphere or IBM's WebSphere Cast Iron Live. Quote of the Day "A key part of what iPaaS vendors need to do is enable business users -- and not the technical users -- to be able to connect their own applications without having to queue IT." - Vijay Tella   Trending Terms cloud integration middleware multi-tenancy legacy application PaaS ESB   Learning Center In the cloud, tools for data integration gain importance As companies move more of their software and business processes to the cloud, tools for data integration have become a necessity in the tech stack. Digital transformation puts middleware on the mind As organizations consider what the term "digital transformation" means for them, many are taking a hard look at their application integration middleware. Cloud-first strategy speeds spinoff of American Express' travel unit Dell's Boomi cloud integration platform helps American Express Global Business Travel implement a cloud-first strategy to spin off a $20 billion business. Selecting the right data integration tool for your needs Upon identifying your must-have features in a data integration tool, it's time to review the product analysis and pick the one that best meets your needs. IPaaS: Confusion around cloud and on-premises app-integration Experts consider iPaaS the fastest growing integration middleware approach, though cloud capabilities remain confusing. Writing for Business It might pay off to migrate your organization to a cloud computing environment but you'll have to use your own _________. a. judgement b. judgment 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 This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.