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At some point, nearly every business will need to integrate systems. When processes and teams become dispersed, disconnected and difficult to manage, a desire is born to bring these systems closer together. This is known as business integration.
Modern methods for business integration can provide a range of advantages to companies who utilize them. It can firstly help improve performance by eliminating breaks between systems and applications. It also helps reduce the number of manual documents that need to be processed reducing mistakes and the cost associated with handling those documents. Furthermore, it is able to reduce maintenance costs by consolidating solutions onto a single platform.
Finally, a more modern approach to business integration could help to bring IT with the business by turning IT assets into business services. This can bridge the gap between IT goals and business objectives, by ensuring the technology is procured and utilized in line with the business’s objectives.
Before embarking on a journey of integration into their business, companies must determine their most important goals and the means by which they will be met. By developing a plan that is specific, measurable and achievable and timely (SMART) companies can provide the clarity and focus required for tackling integration successfully. It is crucial to ensure that the initiative is compatible with the company’s values and that all stakeholders are involved in the design of the initiative. This will encourage buy-in and ensure that the project is successful throughout the entire duration.
