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Quais são as principais dores da integração de sistemas na indústria e como resolvê-las?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by - IT, Legacy systems, SAP

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A transformação digital na indústria está cada vez mais espalhada em todas as áreas de negócio, e a integração de sistemas é uma das chaves para impulsionar essa revolução. A Indústria 4.0 exige uma troca constante de informações entre sistemas e dispositivos para otimizar a produção e reduzir custos. 

No entanto, muitas empresas ainda enfrentam grandes desafios ao integrar seus sistemas antigos com novas tecnologias.

A falta de uma integração eficiente pode resultar em falhas operacionais, baixa eficiência e aumento de custos. Soluções como o iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) podem ajudar a resolver esses problemas, oferecendo integração rápida e sem complicações.

Neste artigo, vamos explorar as principais dores que as empresas industriais enfrentam na integração de sistemas e como soluções como a Digibee podem ajudá-las a superar esses desafios.

>> Agende uma demonstração personalizada com nossa equipe de especialistas e veja como o iPaaS da Digibee trará eficiência à sua operação. 

A importância da integração de sistemas na indústria moderna

A integração de sistemas é o processo de conectar diferentes tecnologias para que elas funcionem juntas de maneira harmoniosa. Na indústria, isso envolve conectar sistemas de controle de produção, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), sistemas de logística (como WMS) e dispositivos de IoT (Internet of Things), entre outros.

Com a digitalização e a ascensão da Indústria 4.0, a integração de sistemas se tornou ainda mais crucial. A necessidade de ter sistemas que se comuniquem de maneira eficiente e em tempo real nunca foi tão grande. Para as empresas, isso significa melhor rastreamento de processos, maior visibilidade, aumento da produtividade e redução de erros humanos.

Os sistemas de TI não são mais compartimentos isolados e precisam se conectar a uma variedade de plataformas externas e dispositivos. Além disso, sistemas legados precisam ser integrados aos mais recentes avanços tecnológicos, como a automação de processos e o uso de dados para análises preditivas.

A integração eficaz de sistemas resulta em maior controle sobre a operação e permite que as empresas da indústria 4.0 se adaptem rapidamente às mudanças, melhorando a competitividade e reduzindo custos.

>> Acesse a página especial da Digibee sobre integração para indústrias

As principais dores da integração de sistemas na indústria

Embora a necessidade de integração seja clara, as empresas industriais frequentemente enfrentam dificuldades quando tentam integrar sistemas variados. A seguir, exploramos as principais dores enfrentadas pelas empresas ao integrar seus sistemas.

1. Sistema de controle de produção

O sistema de controle de produção é essencial para gerenciar as operações de fábrica. No entanto, integrar esses sistemas com outros (como ERP ou sistemas de logística) pode ser um desafio, especialmente quando há dependências de sistemas legados. 

A falta de visibilidade em tempo real dos dados de produção e a comunicação ineficaz entre diferentes sistemas podem prejudicar a eficiência e causar erros que impactam diretamente a produção.

2. Sistemas de engenharia

A engenharia e a produção estão frequentemente conectadas, mas os sistemas que gerenciam ambas as áreas não são facilmente compatíveis. As empresas enfrentam dificuldades ao integrar sistemas de engenharia com sistemas de controle de produção, resultando em dados desconexos e dificuldades para tomar decisões informadas. 

Isso pode prejudicar a capacidade de adaptar rapidamente os processos de produção às mudanças de demanda ou aos avanços tecnológicos.

3. Sistemas de logística e expedição (WMS)

A integração de sistemas de logística, como WMS (Warehouse Management System), com outros sistemas de TI e de produção, muitas vezes é um grande desafio. O fluxo de informações entre o estoque, a produção e a expedição precisa ser contínuo e preciso. 

Se esses sistemas não estiverem integrados adequadamente, problemas como excesso de estoque, atrasos e erros de expedição podem ocorrer, afetando a eficiência e os custos.

4. Integração com plataformas externas

Na indústria moderna, muitas empresas dependem de plataformas externas, como fornecedores, transportadoras e clientes, para garantir a entrega pontual e precisa de produtos. 

Integrar esses sistemas externos com os sistemas internos da empresa é uma tarefa complexa, especialmente quando se lida com APIs de diferentes fornecedores e sistemas legados. A falta de uma integração eficaz pode levar a falhas de comunicação, atrasos e aumento de custos operacionais.

Essas dores podem afetar diretamente a produtividade, a eficiência e a competitividade das empresas no mercado. A boa notícia é que existem soluções para resolvê-las, então continue lendo o post!

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Como a Digibee resolve essas dores de integração

A Digibee é uma plataforma iPaaS que oferece uma maneira fácil e eficiente de integrar sistemas e plataformas diferentes. Com ela, as empresas podem superar as dores da integração de sistemas e otimizar sua operação industrial. 

Vamos explorar como a Digibee resolve os problemas mencionados.

1. Automação e integração rápida

A Digibee facilita a integração de sistemas legados com novos sistemas e tecnologias, permitindo que as empresas conectem suas soluções de TI sem a necessidade de processos manuais e demorados. 

A plataforma oferece automação rápida e integração sem complicações, permitindo que a indústria foque em suas operações, em vez de se preocupar com processos técnicos complexos.

Conte com funcionalidades como o AI Pair-Programmer, que atua como um desenvolvedor para cada pessoa de uma equipe de TI oferecendo sugestões proativas de integração, e como as Cápsulas, que são componentes reutilizáveis ​​validados que podem ser criados por qualquer usuário da plataforma.

2. Flexibilidade e escalabilidade

Com a Digibee, as empresas podem integrar uma ampla gama de sistemas, desde ERPs e WMS até dispositivos IoT e plataformas externas. A plataforma é altamente escalável, permitindo que as empresas cresçam sem se preocupar com limitações de integração. 

Ela suporta arquiteturas híbridas e multi-cloud, o que significa que a Digibee pode se adaptar às necessidades de qualquer empresa, independentemente da sua estrutura tecnológica.

Você pode, por exemplo, fazer uma migração para S/4HANA e acelerar a transformação digital com nossa integração SAP pré-construída.

3. Integração entre ERP, WMS e sistemas de engenharia

A Digibee permite que os sistemas de ERP, WMS e sistemas de engenharia se comuniquem de forma eficiente, eliminando as barreiras de integração. A plataforma oferece uma maneira simples de conectar esses sistemas, otimizando os fluxos de dados e melhorando a visibilidade em tempo real. 

Isso resulta em maior controle sobre as operações de produção, logística e expedição.

4. Redução de custos e aumento da eficiência

A integração ágil proporcionada pela Digibee não só reduz o tempo de implementação, mas também os custos associados à manutenção de sistemas desconectados. A plataforma ajuda a reduzir erros, melhorar a precisão e garantir que todos os dados necessários estejam disponíveis para tomada de decisões informadas. 

Isso se traduz em maior eficiência operacional, menor tempo de inatividade e redução de custos ao longo do tempo.

Benefícios adicionais da integração com a Digibee para a indústria

Além de resolver as dores de integração, a Digibee oferece uma série de benefícios adicionais para as empresas industriais. 

Alguns desses benefícios incluem:

  • Aumento da agilidade: A integração rápida e sem fricções permite que as empresas adaptem suas operações mais rapidamente, respondendo de forma eficiente às mudanças de mercado e demanda.
  • Visibilidade e controle de dados: A Digibee oferece uma visão centralizada e em tempo real das operações, o que melhora a tomada de decisões e o controle de processos.
  • Suporte e segurança: Com a Digibee, as empresas têm acesso a um suporte contínuo e a uma plataforma segura, garantindo que os dados permaneçam protegidos e que os sistemas operem sem interrupções.

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Casos de Sucesso: como empresas do setor estão melhorando a integração

A Digibee tem ajudado diversas empresas a resolverem suas dores de integração e melhorarem suas operações. Exemplos incluem empresas da indústria de manufatura, logística e automação que passaram a integrar seus sistemas de maneira eficiente, reduzindo custos e melhorando a produtividade.

Essas empresas conseguiram otimizar suas operações, melhorar o controle da cadeia de suprimentos, e, finalmente, aumentar a eficiência operacional, ao conectar seus sistemas legados com soluções modernas por meio da Digibee.

Veja alguns cases de sucesso:

Conte com a Digibee para fazer a integração dos seus sistemas

As principais dores da integração de sistemas na indústria, como a falta de visibilidade, sistemas desconectados e processos manuais, podem ser superadas com o iPaaS da Digibee. Nossa plataforma oferece uma integração ágil e sem complicações, conectando sistemas de TI, ERP, WMS e dispositivos IoT para otimizar as operações industriais.

Com a Digibee, as empresas não apenas resolvem seus desafios de integração, mas também aumentam a eficiência, reduzem custos e ganham agilidade para responder às demandas do mercado. Se você está pronto para transformar a integração de sua operação industrial, experimente todos os benefícios que ela pode oferecer.

Solicite uma demonstração e descubra como a Digibee pode transformar sua integração de sistemas.

Transforming Workflows into Reusable Code Libraries: The Power of Capsules

Posted on July 31, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems

The need to integrate multiple applications and services has become more urgent now than ever. As a result, many organizations have turned to APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) as a way to enable seamless communication between different systems. However, this approach, when applied to internal use cases, can lead to higher costs and limited flexibility.

What is SaaS Integration? Benefits, Challenges, and Approaches

Posted on July 23, 2024 by - AI, Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT

In today’s digital landscape, the average enterprise utilizes a multitude of SaaS (Software as a Service) applications to manage various aspects of their operations. From customer relationship management (CRM) tools like Salesforce to project management platforms like Asana, SaaS tools have become indispensable.

However, with this growing reliance comes the need for seamless integration between these tools to ensure smooth data flow and optimized workflows. This is where SaaS integration comes into play.

>> Book a personalized demo with our team of experts and see how Digibee’s iPaaS will bring efficiency to your business. 

Unleash the Power of Event-Driven Integration

Posted on July 16, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT

Event driven architecture graphic showing how events enter a for each loop

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations face the constant challenge of integrating diverse applications and data systems. Traditional integration approaches often struggle with scalability, flexibility, and efficiency.

Event-driven architecture (EDA) offers a compelling alternative, promising more responsive and adaptable integration strategies. This blog post delves into how Digibee harnesses the power of EDA to simplify and enhance complex integrations.

>> Book a personalized demo with our team of experts and see how Digibee’s iPaaS will bring efficiency to your business. 

Digibee: Breaking the API Monolith

Posted on June 19, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT

Ah, APIs. They are the invisible threads weaving together the fabric of our tech lives. Yet, building them consumes a third of our coding time and, according to this report from Postman, 61% of the time, they’re only used for internal purposes. Can we afford the time, talent, and effort required to build monolithic APIs?

The short answer is often, no.

Digibee: The Highest Rated iPaaS on G2

Posted on June 11, 2024 by - AI, Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, the true measure of a product’s success lies in the experiences of its users. Digibee, a leader in the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) category, has earned the highest ratings from its customers over the past 2 years, with reviews highlighting its ease of use, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Thanks to all the customers who have taken the time to share their honest viewpoints of their experience since fall 2023, Digibee is leading the iPaaS category for mid-market and enterprise markets, consistently through winter 2024 and spring 2024. Let’s delve into some of the feedback making Digibee the top choice for businesses worldwide.

Read Digibee reviews on G2

>> Book a personalized demo with our team of experts and see how Digibee’s iPaaS will bring efficiency to your business. 

What Digibee costumers are saying on G2

Across diverse industries and use cases, Digibee users on G2 have shared their stories of streamlined integrations, accelerated projects, and enhanced team productivity. With feedback emphasizing the platform’s flexibility, cost transparency, and scalability, these reviews reveal how Digibee is not only solving complex integration challenges but also empowering teams to achieve more with less effort. Let’s take a look at what our customers value most about Digibee.

Accelerating projects with streamlined integrations

One of the design principles of Digibee’s platform has been to simplify complex API-driven architectures to streamline development workflows, cut operational costs, and accelerate deployment. A key enabler for this design principle is transforming code libraries into reusable “Capsules” that can be used and reused as needed across workflows, significantly reducing API lifecycle management.

One customer commented on their experience with API management and development and the guidance provided by our support team, “easy-to-build and deploy APIs. Digibee works well with various file types and applications. The support team is very good and has a lot of training material available.” [G2, Verified Customer Review]

Customers frequently praise our Capsules, and how they free up their teams to focus on strategy and innovation: “iPaaS with connectors for different platforms and technologies, friendly interface and less code. The possibility of creating integrations in a fast and structured way allowed us to think about ‘what should be done’ instead of ‘how to do it’.” [Washington S, G2, Verified Customer Review]

Customers consistently highlight the platform’s ease of use, quick learning curve for development teams, our excellent education program and resources, modern UX, and the efficiency it brings to their integration processes resulting in a reduced time to market. 

“The tool itself is so easy to use once you get the hang of it. When you live in a platform every day for months at a time, you don’t want to feel like you’re stuck in an old legacy platform. Digibee feels fresh and modern. Big congrats to the team that built it for considering the user experience as much as the functionality.”

G2, Verified Customer Review

“The integration capacity provided by the platform is impressive and has really facilitated the connection between our various applications, services and systems within the company…Easily integrates our systems, and has a very good [short] learning curve with our developers, taking much less time to train them and thus generating value quickly.” [Lucas S., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Another customer appropriately summarized the reason they are doubling down on their commitment. “Digibee has powerful features to integrate various systems and technologies. This is very useful because its customers can quickly develop their integration solutions. Our development team doesn’t have to worry about the technological aspects, its focus is only on the business problem that will be solved because the Digibee Platform provides all the technical components that we need.” [Gabriel V., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Advancing Project Delivery with AI

Digibee’s advanced tools and infrastructure are designed to maximize efficiency and minimize routine tasks. The platform’s AI-enhanced capabilities streamline workflow creation, making it a favorite among users who need to accelerate project delivery.

One of our users commented on the ease of development through connectors for a team with limited resources, “a small team can quickly implement new integrations and improvements. The platform offers a wide variety of connectors that meet all the needs of integration projects, avoiding the need for custom code.” [Vitor M., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Another customer commented that what they liked best about Digibee’s product was the agility in development, the quick turnaround for implementation, and the fast processing time for integrations, reducing deployment time by a staggering 90%, “we were able to reduce in terms of processing one of the largest integrations more than 90% of the time.” [Alexandre J., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Enhancing Reliability and Scalability

Customers value Digibee’s Zero-Operations capability, which allows them to manage workflows effortlessly, boosting reliability and scalability. This feature enables businesses to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management. As this customer said, “Digibee offers a scalable and maintainable integration solution for projects…(I like best the) architecture development with integrated UI and methods to perform tests quickly. User management panel and pipeline performance visualization interface” [Murilo N., G2, Verified Customer Review]

“One of the strengths of Digibee is its ability to integrate a wide range of applications and systems, enabling companies to centralize and manage their data more efficiently. Additionally, the platform provides automation features that can result in time savings and reduced operational errors…Overall, Digibee provides a solution that optimizes workflows and empowers organizations to be more agile and data-driven.”

G2, Verified Customer Review

One customer mentioned, “before using Digibee, I had problems monitoring and controlling all my APIs, their environments, and their performance. Now I have complete control over all aspects of my integration pipelines with alerts and dashboards to view the entire health of my environment, so I spend less time and resources doing this.” [G2, Verified Customer Review]

The flexibility of the platform has also been a standout for many customers to ensure agile and efficient integrations. This customer had an extremely aggressive timeline for their integration project and was able to meet deadlines with our scalable solution. The customer noted, “the platform deserves to be highlighted for its flexibility, meeting the many different integration needs…the ‘low code’ approach, which not only simplifies but also greatly speeds up the development process. Furthermore, the partnership between Digibee professionals is exceptional, offering agile and efficient support to ensure continued success.” [Denis G., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Cost-Effective Integrations

Digibee’s pricing model is another area customers have highlighted. By ensuring they only pay for the resources they actually use, Digibee offers a cost-effective solution that aligns with their business needs. “Businesses benefit from cost savings and improved scalability, as Digibee allows easy integration of new applications and systems. Overall, Digibee provides a solution that optimizes workflows and empowers organizations to be more agile and data-driven.”  [Renato C., G2 Verified Customer Review]

“Digibee is ready to handle any kind of integration, from the simplest ones using text files to the most complex ones mixing different Web APIs, databases, legacy systems, etc. Significant cost savings and increased development agility compared to other enterprise integration tools.”

Carlos Renato S.., G2 Verified Customer Review

Cost effectiveness also comes through allowing the engineers to focus on the essentials of the business logic vs. boilerplate. Customers talked about Digibee enabling them to concentrate on their core logic to solve business problems, while securely and confidently leveraging the comprehensive support provided by the platform’s tools.

“Integrations are faster to develop in Digibee. The support is far superior.  Digibee is our main integration tool, it reduces our development time and builds better faster integrations. We are using it to build reusable microservices and applications to move and transform data.” [Alec I., G2 Verified Customer Review]

Powerful Partnerships and Support

The relationship between Digibee and its customers goes beyond just providing a service. Users appreciate the consistent support and dedication from the Digibee team, which adds immense value to their overall experience. 

“The cooperation of Digibee employees has been vital in the construction of our integration pipeline projects, their overall skills and domain that the team has of the platform is of very important in solving our business needs.”

Matheus R., G2, Verified Customer Review

“Digibee provides excellent support service. The main positive point of Digibee is undoubtedly the quality and speed of support. Whenever necessary, we can call an attendant in the chat and clarify any doubts.” [Pedro C., G2, Verified Customer Review]

Join our ranks of satisfied customers and optimize your integration strategy with Digibee

The highest ratings and glowing reviews from our customers are the ultimate testament to Digibee’s effectiveness and reliability. With features designed to simplify integration, accelerate delivery, cut costs, and eliminate waste, Digibee stands out as the ideal choice for businesses aiming to optimize their integration strategies. As a leader in the iPaaS category for mid-market and enterprise markets since fall 2023, Digibee continues to set the standard in the industry.

Experience the Digibee difference today and join the ranks of our satisfied customers. For more information, talk to our integration experts about your specific use case and business needs and discover how our platform can transform your integration processes.

Cracking the AI Code: Presented at the Gartner Summit 2024

Posted on May 23, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT

I had the honor of presenting on Digibee’s behalf at this year’s Gartner Innovation & Business Solutions Summit in Las Vegas, addressing over 150 leaders from diverse technical backgrounds and industries. Showcasing Digibee’s product is always a pleasure, but presenting a customer case study is even better. Especially when the results witnessed showed drastic reductions in overall effort and cost.

Ultimate Guide to Business System Integrations

Posted on March 27, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems, Retail, SAP

Graphic depicting different connected systems

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the need for seamless communication and data flow between various systems within an organization has become paramount. Gone are the days of siloed information and disjointed processes that hinder productivity and innovation. The solution? Business system integrations.

Before diving too deeply – it is important to understand the “before” state for organizations’ lacking system integration and the pain points they often bring. Lacking business integration commonly includes challenges such as fragmented data silos, inefficient workflows, manual data entry errors, and the inability to adapt to evolving business needs swiftly.

These pain points not only hamper operational efficiency, but also hinder strategic decision-making and impede overall growth.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the intricacies of business system integrations, from understanding pain points driving organizations to integrate different systems, the options for system integration, to exploring the key steps and considerations involved in the implementation process.

Key Points

  1. What is business systems integration?
  2. Types of business system integrations
  3. Benefits of integrating business systems
  4. Steps to follow before implementing
  5. Optimal features to consider when evaluating integration solutions

>> Book a personalized demo with our team of experts and see how Digibee’s iPaaS will bring efficiency to your business. 

What is business systems integration?

At its core, business systems integration refers to the process of connecting disparate systems and applications within an organization to streamline and simplify data flowing from one place to another.

The ultimate goal is to create a cohesive ecosystem where data flows seamlessly between internal IT systems and third-party applications. This functionality ultimately fosters improved collaboration, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities.

Types of Systems

Business systems integration encompasses various types of systems, including but not limited to:

  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems: These are comprehensive platforms managing core business processes such as finance, HR, inventory, and supply chain operations. Common examples include Oracle Netsuite and SAP S/4HANA.
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems: Solutions like HubSpot and Salesforce help businesses manage interactions with current and potential customers.
  • Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems: These platforms optimize the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.
  • Human Resource Management (HRM) systems: Tools like Workday streamline HR processes such as payroll, recruitment, and employee management.

Role of APIs

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and connectors play a crucial role in facilitating seamless data exchange between these different systems. APIs allow systems to communicate with each other, enabling the transfer of information in a standardized data format, while connectors act as bridges between incompatible systems, ensuring smooth integration.

Types of business system integrations

While there are numerous integration models and methods – hub and spoke, point-to-point, star integration, and ESB – three primary types are to be considered:

  1. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI): This approach focuses on integrating various applications within an organization using middleware platforms. Examples include Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), like Digibee, and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
  2. Data integration: Data integration involves consolidating and harmonizing data from disparate sources to provide a unified view. Solutions like Informatica and SnapLogic are popular choices in this category.
  3. Electronic document integration: This type of integration focuses on automating the electronic data interchange for documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and contracts between systems. Solutions like MuleSoft and Dell Boomi excel in electronic document integration.

Benefits of integrating business systems

The benefits of systems integrations are extensive and should be carefully considered for organizations looking to achieve interconnectivity for a variety of reasons:

Enhanced Data Accuracy:

By eliminating manual data entry and minimizing errors, integrations ensure that data remains accurate and consistent across systems.

Improved Efficiency:

Integrations streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks, boosting productivity and reducing turnaround times.

Scalability:

Integrated systems can easily scale to accommodate growing business needs, retire legacy systems, and keep pace with new technology requirements.

Reduced Operational Costs:

By streamlining processes and improving efficiency, integrations help organizations lower operational costs and optimize resource utilization.

Improved Customer Experience:

Seamless integrations enable organizations to deliver personalized and timely experiences to customers by providing businesses with a 360 customer view, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Risk Mitigation:

Integrations facilitate regulatory compliance by ensuring data integrity and security – thereby reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.

3 simple steps to take before implementing a business systems integration

Before embarking on a business systems integration journey or any integration project, organizations should undertake the following steps:

  1. Pull in relevant stakeholders: Engage stakeholders from across teams and external partners to define project goals, identify risks, and develop a comprehensive plan.
  2. Analyze current systems: Evaluate existing systems – legacy systems and modern – to understand their capabilities, limitations, and compatibility with potential integration solutions. Identify the integrations that would need mapping to understand what solution would provide the best compatibility.
  3. Consider scalability and future growth: Anticipate future business needs and scalability requirements to ensure that the chosen integration solution can adapt and grow alongside the organization. New technologies are constantly emerging. Ensure you choose an integration solution that easily integrates with modern solutions, staying innovative and maintaining future growth.

Key features to consider in evaluation

While organizations have the option to build integration solutions from scratch, there are plenty of vendors, like Digibee, that offer a best-in-class SaaS solution. When evaluating purchasing integration solutions, consider the following key features:

  • Complexity of implementation: Choose a solution that aligns with your organization’s technical expertise and implementation timelines.
  • Integration capabilities: Ensure that the solution supports seamless integration with a wide range of systems and applications.
  • Day-to-Day management: Evaluate the ease of managing and maintaining the integration solution, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and updating. You don’t want a solution that is more time-consuming than productive.
  • Support: Look for vendors that offer responsive support services to address any issues or concerns that may arise during implementation and beyond.
  • Data governance: Prioritize solutions that provide robust data governance features to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Cost: Consider the total cost of ownership, including upfront licensing fees, implementation costs, ongoing maintenance, and support fees.

How Digibee can help

As organizations navigate the complexities of business systems integrations, partnering with a trusted integration platform provider like Digibee can streamline the process and drive success.

Product Overview

Digibee is a powerful iPasS that simplifies the integration of disparate business systems and applications. The most efficient, scalable way to facilitate integration projects is with an integration platform as a service, or iPaaS, such as Digibee.

An iPaaS is a platform developers use to build and manage integrations on scalable architecture—it replaces outdated integration options like ESB and includes features like reusable components, a low-code interface, managed infrastructure, prebuilt integrations, and enterprise support. 

Unlike some of its predecessors, Digibee’s iPaaS doesn’t require specialized training or a long implementation. On the contrary, it speeds up digital transformation projects by automating and simplifying the development workflows needed to connect legacy systems and cloud applications in one unified system. 

Digibee is different in that it is the only integration platform that scales application integration workflows while reducing cost, technical debt, and the burden on development teams. It allows developers to quickly build, test, deploy, govern, and monitor integrations across on-premises systems and cloud environments—they can then use the platform in tandem with API management and ETL tools for full synchronization across the organization.

Digibee is a born-in-the-cloud integration platform, that modernizes how enterprises connect applications, data, processes, and people. The integration platform includes:

Digibee in Action

Digibee has helped numerous organizations streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation through integration across a multitude of industries including retail, manufacturing, and hospitality:

  • Helped a hotel chain reduce guest wait times by 80% and operating expenses by 300k annually
  • Integrated a new secure e-commerce platform for retailer Payless across more than 200 stores, in 15 countries, in less than 30 days
  • Enabled an ERP cloud migration for Bauducco – simplifying and modernizing existing legacy systems and integrations while saving $2 million on project costs

Take a Tour

In conclusion, business systems integrations offer a myriad of benefits, from improving efficiency and data accuracy to enhancing customer experiences and ensuring compliance. By following the key steps outlined in this guide and evaluating integration solutions with care, organizations can embark on a successful integration journey that drives growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Ready to revolutionize your business systems integration journey? Schedule a demo or, if you prefer, take a tour of Digibee’s platform to discover how it can help with system connectivity in your own organization.

Redefining Integration: Digibee’s Visionary Solution to the iPaaS Dilemma

Posted on March 21, 2024 by - AI, Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems

In the world of integration, companies face a common dilemma. Choose a powerful but complex and costly enterprise iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) with a slow payoff, or opt for an automation vendor that promises quick results but struggles under the weight of complexity.

This has been the landscape: a choice between two imperfect options.

Enterprise iPaaS vs. Automation Solutions

Enterprise iPaaS solutions, while robust, come with significant downsides. They’re complex, demanding lengthy and expensive deployments that can stretch over months before yielding results. This complexity often necessitates hiring outside consultants, a luxury only the largest corporations can afford. Furthermore, these platforms tend to lock you in. The deeper you invest, the harder it becomes to leave, trapping you in a cycle of sunk costs.

Automation vendors, positioned at the other end of the spectrum, offer a tempting alternative with their quick deployment and reasonable initial costs. However, this advantage is fleeting. As the need for customization grows, so do the costs and complications, eroding any early gains and pushing you back towards the high-cost, high-complexity scenario you hoped to avoid.

Digibee pays close attention to these industry pain points and has built a solution that addresses them head-on, positioning itself in a unique spot within the iPaaS quadrant.

Graphic of iPaaS landscape

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Digibee’s Approach: The Best of Both Worlds

Digibee introduces a fresh perspective, offering a platform that combines the robustness of enterprise solutions with the agility and cost-effectiveness of automation tools. Here’s how:

Integration without the wait: Digibee accelerates integration through reusable building blocks (called capsules), and built-in automation for tasks that would otherwise slow you down. This combination delivers quick and efficient setup without sacrificing depth or flexibility. With Digibee, the integration design is in your hands, and the heavy lifting is taken care of by the platform. Need more computing capacity, an event queue, parallel processing, or a load balancer? The platform intelligently manages these for you. This drastically cuts down on the time and effort traditionally required, making integrations faster and more seamless.

AI-powered efficiency: The platform leverages AI to automate the generation and updating of documentation as integrations are built or modified. This ensures that documentation keeps pace with development, reducing manual overhead.

Empowering developers: Digibee’s use of JSON makes the platform accessible to a broad range of developers, eliminating the need for specialized knowledge or external consultants. This democratizes the integration process, enabling in-house teams to tackle complex projects with confidence.

Transparent and predictable pricing: Adopting a cloud-native architecture, Digibee ensures that costs are tied directly to usage, with pricing that scales according to your needs. This model offers freedom from the constraints of per-endpoint fees or data throughput limits, providing clarity and control over your integration expenses.

Flexibility and freedom: With Digibee, companies are not locked into their platform choice. The ease of transferring JSON transformations means that switching to another platform, if needed, is straightforward, mitigating the risk of vendor lock-in.

Why Digibee’s Approach Matters

The iPaaS market has long presented businesses with a difficult choice: capability versus cost-effectiveness, scalability versus speed. With Digibee, this era of compromise has come to an end. It’s not merely about connecting systems; it’s about unlocking possibilities, streamlining complexity, and prioritizing your needs and concerns at every turn. 

Digibee’s solution speaks directly to the core needs of companies navigating the complex iPaaS landscape. It offers a way to engage with integration that is both deep and flexible, without the traditional trade-offs of cost, complexity, or speed.

By addressing these critical pain points, Digibee offers a platform where companies can confidently build and scale their integrations, backed by the support and flexibility needed to adapt to the ever-changing digital environment. 

See Digibee’s Approach in Action

Get a personalized demo from our team of experts and let us walk you through how Digibee’s iPaaS solution meets the market where it is, providing the tools and approaches that businesses have been seeking in the iPaaS space.

Modern iPaaS: Just What the Doctor Ordered

Posted on March 14, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems, Popular

Many legacy iPaaS users, like you, face common obstacles. These challenges range from end of support with their current provider, to the necessity of modernizing their architecture to support new technologies, to justifying increasing update and support costs. Additionally, while their overwhelmed team struggles to efficiently manage their integrations, their IT backlogs pile up.

How to Break Up with Your Legacy iPaaS

Posted on March 7, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems

Concept image of breaking up with legacy vendors and choosing Digibee

Look, we get it, breakups are never easy. But how often in hindsight do we know we not only did the right thing, but actually, we should’ve done it sooner? That’s how Digibee customers feel once they finally decide to dump their Legacy iPaaS for Digibee’s serverless, modern platform.

Our customers have a myriad of reasons to leave: end of support of a legacy solution, deploying a new technology requiring modern architecture, over-extended IT teams managing integrations causing priority work to pile up, or the ever-increasing update and support costs that add little to no added value.

Whatever the reason, putting off the inevitable prevents true scalability, slows growth, hurts morale, and ultimately impacts your bottom line. It’s time to move on. Digibee’s iPaaS not only empowers your development team and maximizes their capabilities, we also enable your transition quickly, cost-effectively, and without heartbreak. Really.

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Breaking up is hard to do

Change is often unavoidable – you can choose to prepare for it, or choose to react to it. We’ve heard all the reasons preventing organizations from leaving their co-dependent legacy iPaaS relationship. We aren’t pretending they aren’t valid, but making the change with Digibee may not be as hard as you think. 

We’ve listed a few of these “relationship struggles” below. If any of them resonate with you, talk to our team. We can address each of your concerns and put your mind at ease, strategizing your potential replacement and moving forward with a healthier integration partnership.

But, it’s comfortable

You’ve been with your legacy solution a long time. You have an understanding and leaving feels too disruptive. “We’re fine. It’s fine. I’m fine.” Sound familiar? 

Many technology professionals have lost sleep over technology replacements that proved so difficult to deploy that the new solution is underwhelming in comparison. Sure, change can be hard, but the reality is that ignoring necessary change can lead to your organization getting stuck – risking the growth and innovation needed to succeed and outshine your competitors. 

But, we know how it works. With IT teams already overextended, the decision to replace an existing “good enough” technology needs to be justified with an undeniable reason to act and a clear, quantifiable business outcome. Often, organizations don’t seek an alternative solution until a crisis arrives making the decision for them.

Changing vendors is an investment and you need assurance that disruptions and downtime will be minimal. Digibee’s implementation model minimizes downtime and includes onboarding your team quickly so they can be valuable almost immediately. Did we mention we’ve done it before? 

The way we were

You’ve been creating code together for years, there’s so much history and invested time. How can you just leave it all behind? 

The mere thought of walking out on your existing in-house solution and all its interconnections and customizations gives you so much anxiety that it seems easier to just stay. Digibee’s solution is not just robust and scalable, but it’s also low-code and composable. Change management is easy and repeatable, so your development team doesn’t have to continue down the usual path of constant customizations and tangled code. 

Digibee’s iPaaS empowers all developers – not just integration specialists – to easily build and monitor integrations. We are the first serverless iPaaS platform. Our architecture is born in the cloud and built on microservices. You can leave the complexity behind and position yourself for a future already built to be scalable and grow as your business grows.

Maybe it’s time to spice things up 

You chose your existing integration product for a reason. Opening up to a new vendor, especially when you already have one, might sound like more of a headache, but it could be the solution you need to alleviate your issues.

Sometimes, the right solution is a hybrid model, where Digibee works in tandem with your existing platform. Our team will take the time to understand the rationale and purpose of your existing solution. Whichever solution best suits your organization’s needs, Digibee’s team can walk you through step-by-step how they would approach each of your concerns and support every aspect of your transition.

The financial challenges would be too much 

You’ve invested so (so) much in this relationship. It’s hard to justify investing in another solution when technically, you already have one. 

We know budgets are constrained in our current economy. Let our team walk you through a detailed ROI analysis that explores the pros and cons of spend on your current solution versus Digibee. The reality often is, that the savings in time, resources, and money that a replacement or co-existing iPaaS can deliver, can be significant for your business.

Modern iPaaS solutions like ours are actually extremely cost-effective, especially compared to legacy solutions. Transitioning from an on-prem solution to a cloud solution also turns your investment from CapEx to OpEx, which provides additional financial benefits. And, our straight-forward, transparent pricing model includes onboarding, implementation and support services. We can empower your team to deliver in as little as six weeks or less. 

Change nothing, and nothing ever changes

If you’re tired of feeling stuck in a legacy relationship (and we didn’t say partnership for a reason) and looking to strategize the next steps for your business, we’d love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with our team today and let us walk you through how we can address each of your pain points with our simple, fast, modern approach to integration. 

Choosing the Right Tech Stack: Single Vendor Ecosystem or Best-of-Breed?

Posted on February 29, 2024 by - Enterprise Integration Solutions, IT, Legacy systems, SAP

As a business and technology leader, some of the most critical technology decisions you face center on whether to broadly adopt an integrated suite from a single vendor or assemble a “best-of-breed” stack of specialized tools.

The associated set of decisions is the underpinning of your technology strategy, and the decisions you make will profoundly impact the flexibility, innovation and costs of your tech stack as you grow, scale and evolve your organization.

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