DatMobil managed file transfer solution provides the level of
integration that will unite fundamentally different hardware and software units, platforms or packages in a
simple, timely and cost-effective manner.
Datmobil, the cause
The need to integrate systems began when the second computer arrived at the firm.
Integration allows a manager to save time, manage costs and reduce
complexity by bringing disparate systems together. Aligning
multiple separated platforms into a cohesive unit help improve
the quality of decision-making within an enterprise.
Benefits include legacy hardware and its endemic software being kept in service
longer; unification of incongruous software packages, reducing the
need for entire new 'software suites' and across-the-board integration
bridging the geographical separations between divisions of larger
companies.
Thus the case is made for the necessity of integration, however the problem is how to get this integration at
reasonable cost while achieving improved business results faster, cost effectively.
the business problem
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS [B2B]: The B2B model of integration focuses almost exclusively on managing
information exchange between enterprises, or managing the
relationships between two companies.
The B2B model eases,
automates and mechanizes the traditional paper-and-fax information
management and exchange between businesses and trading partners.
The B2B model can be viewed as having distinct, incremental
conceptual layers which match software architecture paradigms to the
hardware capabilities within a particular business or enterprise. There
are three broad layers: 1) Web Forms and Portals; 2) Hub & Spoke
Automated Data Distribution; and 3) Services, i.e. EDI or Web
Services (SOAP, UDDI, XLANG/XAML, XKMS). These layers all have
one common, underlying thread: the use of the Internet as the
communications channel to bridge Intranets or to provide a consistent
access to an enterprise's Intranet.
ENTERPRISE APPLICATION INTEGRATION [EAI]:
EAI is a term that encompasses a broad range of methods, tools and
practices, all of which are usually directed at modernizing or
enhancing an enterprise's information management. More often than
not, EAI involves assessing the current information systems inventory
with regard to hardware, software and network infrastructure. This
inventory is then used as a baseline for determining the extent of
alterations to the inventory, the possibility and practicality of
engineering 'middleware,' and the need for new or newer IT resources.
If the assessment and inventory process determines that changes are
needed, the enterprise then begins the process of garnering the
middleware and any additional IT resources deemed necessary. The
enterprise then deploys and implements the new resources and
begins maintenance of the new infrastructure.
COMMON PROBLEMS FACED BY BUSINESS
TIME
Time is the enemy of progress. To be competitive in today’s business
environment, companies must reduce the time spent on any given
process, such as product lead times or order turnaround. Time spent
on system integration can quickly balloon out of control, reducing time
available to focus strategy, core competences and innovation. Making
effective use of time during the process of integration should be of
paramount importance to any firm.
COST
Keeping costs down is fundamental to the success of any business
and integrating disparate systems can be extremely costly, often
without predictable returns
Any system integration will begin with an inventory process. The
inventory will reveal what resources are needed to perform the
integration. The total cost of the solution will consist of: the cost for
the acquisition of new hardware, plus the cost of writing new custom
“middleware” to bridge gaps between dissimilar enterprise applications
and hardware, plus the cost of transitioning the company to the new
hardware.
While off-the-shelf solutions exist, there are often hidden fees
associated with these, such as: consulting fees, maintenance
contracts and long-term support agreements.
COMPLEXITY
As the information systems develop, so does the complexity of the
environment into which they are applied.
When the business environment is viewed as whole - hardware,
software, business processes and personnel have all refused to
remain static. They are not simply managed entities that blend
seamlessly. A business enterprise is often faced with a mixture of
legacy architectures, systems and workforces, which in and of
themselves contain a blend of hardware, ensconced personnel and
transitional employees. These blends weave themselves into complex
fabric, like a patchwork quilt. The diversity of systems, standards,
qualities and solutions contribute to inefficiency and complexity.
Reducing this complexity is the “holy grail” of enterprises everywhere
the solution
Thus the case is made for the necessity of integration, but the problem is how to get this integration at
reasonable cost while achieving improved business results. It is how businesses integrate these trends
into a coherent solution that will determine the level of their success.
Business Application Integration presents the case for successfully integrating business processes:
B2B (Business-to-Business) [networks consist of: conformity to partners organization,
consistent business process structures & multiple communications channels]
+
EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) [networks consist of: conformity to business
processes, transaction focused, guaranteed transaction commitment]
=
BAI (Business Application Integration) [centralized configuration tool, Web-based realtime
monitoring, statistical reporting tools, centralized data process monitor]
REDUCED COMPLEXITY
BAI’s focus on file management, as opposed to message-brokering or
transaction management, simplifies implementation and deployment.
This file focus also relieves the complexity issues of sorting through a
menagerie of assorted application program interfaces (APIs) and
hardware platforms.
The Hub-and-Spoke method from B2B and the
Store-and-Forward method from EAI (and MOM) were selected as
best-of-breed methods to implement the BAI architecture. They are
both abstractions that are very close to both the physical hardware
and the flow of data within, and external to an enterprise’s existing IT
structure. These abstractions also provide a flexible architectural
framework, which efficiently manages the file transport mechanism.
REDUCED TIME TO MARKET
BAI’s methodology also mitigates the traditional time constraints
associated with the discovery periods of EAI and training periods
associated with monolithic B2B software platforms.
It is no longer necessary to spend vast amounts of time scrutinizing legacy APIs,
developing interface frameworks or training a specialized staff to
manage and maintain an entire platform. BAI’s commitment to a
single, persistent model frees an enterprise to concentrate on data
content as opposed to engineering data adapters. Avoiding reliance on
frozen, untested, or non-ubiquitous standards also allows a staff to
focus on content management vs. trying to keep abreast of leadingedge
standards and endless reading of specifications.
COST SAVINGS
The savings in time and reduction of complexity offered by BAI directly
result in a lower implementation cost. BAI does not need intense
discovery periods, has no adapters to engineer and relies on no
nebulous, specialized standards.
The consulting fees that would normally accrue in the course of auditing their infrastructure,
engineering software, analyzing APIs and becoming or staying
compliant with standards, are neatly sidestepped. The simplicity,
elegance and flexibility inherent to the methodology make tools and
solutions developed from it extremely inexpensive to develop, and
thus result in these savings being passed on to the end user
About
DatMobil provides a simple, secure and reliable solution to bring together various business processes. As
it is a platform-independent, Web-based technology, no complex implementation necessary, making it a
cost-effective alternative to expensive data integration and messaging solutions currently available on the
market.
"Our technology solutions are "enablers" that have been crafted,
compiled and built over a long period of time and the
result of thousands of hours of effort by our functional and technology professionals.
These enablers help us to quickly and effectively deploy customized quality
solutions and services to our clients to optimally and
quickly accomplish their respective business objectives."
-- Sherley Issac (President), Synerjix - Crafters of DatMobil
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