Category: For Decision Makers
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Why New Design Patterns Aren’t Always the Answer?
In the fast-paced world of technology, there’s a prevailing myth that the identification of a new design pattern necessitates immediate adoption. This belief, while rooted in the desire to stay ahead of the curve, often overlooks the nuanced needs of enterprise integration. Let’s delve into why this approach might not always be beneficial and why…
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The Story of the 2nd PCE Implementation: Part 1
How it all began ? It was 7:00 AM on a regular Tuesday morning when my phone rang. Arshad was on the other end. “Get ready for another big RFP,” he said. Still groggy, I replied, “Bhai, good morning. What’s happening?” He laughed and said, “We might have to slog for a few more days…
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The Hyderabad Rains and a Lesson
After a long day of discussions, it felt like a small victory to step out of the bank’s office knowing we had made progress. But the day wasn’t over yet. A few of us decided to wind down by visiting a nearby chat street called Gokul Chats. It was a simple but special moment—standing under…
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Another Discovery Journey
The 3-day discovery wasn’t just about building an integrated system for vending machines—it was a reminder of what makes integration projects unique. They’re not just technical endeavors; they’re collaborative journeys that require us to bridge gaps, align visions, and deliver value beyond code and systems. From Machines to Integration It was a cold, foggy March…
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Lessons from a Failed Integration
The State Government Middleware Project Enterprise integration projects in government settings are often seen as ambitious undertakings with the potential to drive significant change. However, they are equally susceptible to unique challenges that can derail even the most well-intentioned efforts. One such project—a state government’s Center for Governance initiative—offered valuable insights into why some integrations…
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Integration Under Pressure – Lessons from a Coffee Queue
It was a crisp September morning in the UK, the kind that makes you crave the comforting warmth of a freshly brewed coffee. The aroma of autumn leaves hung in the air as people hurried to their favorite coffee shops for their daily pick-me-up. But on this day, something unexpected disrupted their routine—a technical outage…
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Transfer Data into Insights
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, enterprises generate vast amounts of data across various systems, applications, and processes. However, raw data alone holds limited value until it’s transformed into actionable insights that drive decision-making. This is where enterprise integration becomes a game-changer, bridging data silos and enabling a unified approach to analytics and insights. For instance,…
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Artificial Intelligence is not all !
While AI undoubtedly plays a significant role in modern enterprise integration, it is important to recognize that it is not the sole component. Effective integration encompasses a spectrum of technologies, methodologies, and processes aimed at seamlessly connecting disparate systems, data sources, and applications within an organization. This includes traditional integration approaches such as enterprise service…
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Customer Experience (CX) and EI
In the last two decades, I have seen the world around me moving from P2P to high-speed messaging to building the integration or ESB layer riding the wave of SOA and then in the last decade harnessing the power of modern API’s.
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