With the increased desire and demand for data flow and system integration the integration methods changed. It started with a point-to-point integration and over time evolved into iPaaS solutions. Each method still serves a purpose and all of them are still used today. There is no bad or good, each method is simply more suitable in specific situations. However, in the methods we discuss there seems to be an upwards motion in scalability, security and manageability.
Point-to-point integration
The desire for being able to do multiple integrations and still maintain a manageable solution drove development further to other integration methods.
Hub and spoke integration
The hub and spoke integration method enabled businesses to create more elaborate and complex integrations. However, each application needs a hand written connector which still requires quite a lot of time and effort from developers. Also scalability was a limiting factor for enterprise applications.
ESB enterprise service bus
The ESB method enables business to make complex integrations and keeps those manageable. With the rise of the cloud and cloud applications, the ESB method was not always as flexible as the business required it to be.
iPaaS
The evolution of integration methods is still continuing today and will continue to do so in the future. It is constantly adapting to the evolving requirements.
Which system integration method does Dovetail use?
Dovetail is an iPaaS; integration Platform as a Service. However Dovetail has some additional features; it is a no code/low code solution, so no programmer is required to build your solution. In the graphic interface you can create your documentation whilst you build. Lastly, testing and putting flows live can be done in the same environment – putting you completely in control thanks to smart version management.
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