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We regularly write about our technical experiences (good and bad) and what we're learning from the market.

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Integrating CRM Dynamics 365 with Downstream Systems Using Events

Posted by Mae Decelo on 17 November 2023

Integration, mule, mulesoft

Context

A common requirement often encountered when implementing a system of record (SOR) is to allow near real-time dissemination of a record change to disparate systems. One example of a SOR is customer relationship management (CRM), which is responsible for maintaining records about an organisation’s customers.

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Maximising Your APIs with a Digital Integration Hub

Posted by Dan Toomey on 02 June 2022

Architecture, Integration, APIs, Digital Transformation, Fast-Data

APIs make the digital world go round. According to Gartner, they are an essential element of every digital strategy. They enable systems and applications to interact, connecting disparate data sources and bridging access protocols. APIs can unlock your organisation’s digital assets and allow them to be consumed in a...

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Custom Distributed Tracing and Observability Practices with Azure Functions – Part 3: Implementation

Posted by Paco de la Cruz on 10 March 2021

Azure Functions, Integration, Microsoft, Application Insights, Technology, Microsoft Azure

Introduction

In the previous post of the series, we described the design of an approach to meet common observability requirements of distributed services using Azure Functions. Now, in this post, we are going to cover how this can be implemented and how we can query and analyse the produced tracing logs.

This post...

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Smart Stubbing Framework

Posted by Sandeep Kumar Pandey on 06 January 2021

Integration, Digital Transformation, api, mule, mulesoft, stubs

Consider an Integration project in which the timelines of the different layers make it hard to synchronise the development and test phases across different systems. Or an application integrating with an external system that charges for every call made. Wouldn't it be desirable to limit the paid invocations to such...

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Contract-First API Development using Dell Boomi and Azure API Management

Posted by Sarah Fernando on 22 October 2020

Azure, Azure API Management, CICD, Integration, Azure Resource Manager, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Boomi, Dell Boomi, DPE

Context

At Deloitte Platform Engineering (DPE), we hold a substantial digital footprint within the Platform Engineering and Systems Integration national practice, offering professional services to meet clients' needs. Our strength comes from an expansive portfolio in providing innovative consulting services to cloud...

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Workato and the evolution of Integration

Posted by Ciju Joseph on 26 November 2019

Integration, iPaaS, Serverless, Slack, APIs, automation, business groups, RPA, future of work, workato, SaaS

In 2019 it is a no-brainer to say that APIs are behind a lot of successful software innovations & SaaS products. In other words, APIs are essentially the enabler of automation and innovation. With the explosion of SaaS products and platforms in recent years, companies are turning to such platforms and their third...

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New Dev SKU for Azure Integration Service Environment (ISE)

Posted by Dan Toomey on 06 August 2019

Azure, Integration, Logic Apps, Microsoft Azure, Azure Integration Services

Last week, Microsoft responded to numerous requests from the community by announcing a new developer tier offering for Integration Service Environments (ISE). The ISE has been generally available for several weeks, but the single available SKU prior to this announcement carried a hefty price tag.

I had the great...

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A Pace-Layered Integration Architecture

Posted by Dan Toomey on 05 July 2018

Architecture, Azure, BizTalk Server, Integration, iPaaS, Microsoft, Microsoft iPaaS, Article, Technology, Learning & Development, Integrate2018, Systems of Differentiation, Systems of Innovation, Message Bus, MSBTS, Systems of Record

Integration at Pace Within the Adaptive Enterprise

In the modern enterprise, it is rare to see a single monolith application that rules the entire landscape. While there still may be a large mainframe or another system which holds the principal data and source of truth (SoT) for an organisation, most landscapes today...

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5 Reasons Why Great Integrations are like Great Relationships

Posted by Admin on 05 February 2018

Integration, Blog, Delivery

 As an Analyst we live and breathe the value integration brings to organisations, yet we still find that it is often an after thought. Here are my top 5 reasons you should prioritise integration in your organisation.

1. Communication is king

We value communication highly in all aspects of our life, it is how we...

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Why integration is key to digital transformation

Posted by Dean Robertson on 18 July 2017

Integration, Blog, Vision & Digital Transformation

Technology is advancing faster than ever before and you are expected to keep up with its progress. That is at the heart of digital transformation. Your customers and staff alike have devoured a social media world where there’s an app for everything. Now, customers expect your business to interact with them with as...

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