FAQ: Mobile Integration
Few mobile applications deployed by enterprises today are self‐contained tools that function in isolation on workers’ devices. Most of them are in one way or another integrated into back‐end systems to exchange information. The challenge, however, is that there is no single protocol or standard for these connections. Integration approaches vary between systems and mobile solutions, and are often unique to the company’s IT environment and functional requirements. This brief FAQ is designed to shed some light on common integration methods and terminology. It should also help you to evaluate your vendor’s integration capabilities and the level of fit between the potential solutions and your environment.
A few of the questions discussed are:
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What are typical ways to integrate my mobile solution with my systems?
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If I want to tie my mobile solution into multiple systems, should I use an integration bus?
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What is SOA and how does it impact integration capabilities?
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Do I need to worry about data integrity when I extend my systems to mobile?
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