Word of the Day: cloud integration

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | July 28, 2018 cloud integration Cloud integration is the process of configuring multiple application programs to share data in the cloud. In a network that incorporates cloud integration, diverse applications communicate either directly or through third-party software. Cloud integration offers the following advantages over older, compartmentalized organizational methods: Each user can access personal data in real time from any device. Each user can access personal data from any location with Internet access. Each user can integrate personal data such as calendars and contact lists served by diverse application programs. Each user can employ the same logon information (username and password) for all personal applications. The system efficiently passes control messages among application programs. By avoiding the use of data silos, data integrity is maintained and data conflicts (which can arise from redundancy) are avoided. Cloud integration offers scalability to allow for future expansion in terms of the number of users, the number of applications, or both. In recent years, cloud integration has gained favor among organizations, corporations, and government agencies that implement SaaS (Software as a Service), a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to users over the Internet. Quote of the Day "As middleware is subsumed into cloud services, developers will benefit from the automation, scalability, agility and ease of use inherent in cloud development and integration tools." - Stephanos Bacon Trending Terms integration platform as a service cloud integration platform application migration cloud management platform cloud aggregator Learning Center Cloud-based integration platforms underpin digital strategy The application integration market is dominated by IBM and Oracle, but AWS and Salesforce are changing the game with integration platforms as a service. Cloud application performance hinges on a solid testing plan With the underlying hardware out of their reach, dev teams face a challenge when it comes to ensuring cloud application performance. Learn how quality control testing and related tools can help. Pros and cons of SAP Cloud Platform integration tools SAP Cloud Platform integration options are numerous for both cloud-to-on-premises and cloud-to-cloud integration. But, sometimes, third-party tools are the better choice. Here's a rundown of the pluses and minuses. Cloud computing technology for 2018: Transform or die Cloud computing technology is the first generational shift in IT since client/server. Oracle keynoters suggest combining technical paths, while understanding users' needs. App integration remains a hurdle in adopting SaaS technology SaaS technology offers a fast path to implementing applications, but an integration strategy is needed to join those apps into a complete system. Writing for Business Brokers must work closely with cloud providers, while also _________ their services to appeal to customers. A. distinguishing B. differentiating 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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.