Build an Application Integration Strategy
Level the table before assembling the application integration puzzle or risk losing pieces.
RETIRED CONTENT
Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Immature or non-existent Application Integration causes:
- Overlaps in technology capabilities
- Increased maintenance costs
- No correlation between business drivers and technical solutions
A formalized Application Integration process results in:
- Business-focused AI strategy
- Increased success of application integration
- The ability to manage AI through future technology and business environment changes
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Module 1: Make the Case for AI Strategy
The Purpose
Uncover current and future AI business drivers, and assess current capabilities.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Perform a current state assessment and create a future vision.
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| 1.1 | Identify Current and Future Business Drivers |
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| 1.2 | AI Readiness Assessment |
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| 1.3 | Integration Service Catalog Template |
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Module 2: Know Current Environment
The Purpose
Identify building blocks, common patterns, and decompose them.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Develop an AI Architecture.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Integration Principles |
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| 2.2 | High-level Patterns |
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| 2.3 | Pattern decomposition and recomposition |
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Module 3: Perform a Gap Analysis
The Purpose
Analyze the gaps between the current and future environment in people, process, and technology.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Uncover gaps between current and future capabilities and determine if your ideal environment is feasible.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Gap Analysis |
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Module 4: Build a Roadmap for Application Integration
The Purpose
Define strategic initiatives, know your resource constraints, and use a timeline for planning AI.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Create a plan of strategic initiatives required to close gaps.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 4.1 | Identify and prioritize strategic initiatives |
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| 4.2 | Distribute initiatives on a timeline |
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