Enterprise application integration
As app development and cloud trends push more elements into software environments, enterprise application integration processes become both more complicated and critical to manage. Our experts explore critical enterprise application integration (EAI) considerations, such as cloud application integration, B2B integration, data integration tools, platforms and more.
Top Stories
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Tip
27 Oct 2025
API caching strategies and best practices
API caching can increase the performance and response time of an application, but only if it's done right. Learn about some of the caching tools and techniques worth implementing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Oct 2025
Low-code tool n8n bridges gap between AI models and business
Many organizations struggle to realize AI projects. N8n aims to bridge the gap between AI engineers and business users, empowering non-technical staff to build AI workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2018
What's the big deal with application integration architecture?
Learn how enterprise architecture, componentization, evolving development processes and the cloud have changed application integration architecture in today's modern enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Apr 2018
How to mitigate the complexity of microservice communication
As development teams continue to adopt microservices, they must ensure communication errors do not get out of control. Here are some tools and techniques to do just that. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2018
Salesforce's MuleSoft acquisition shows API management appeal
Salesforce's blockbuster deal for MuleSoft illustrates the industry's persistent appetite for API management and integration to connect apps and data. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2018
Service mesh amplifies microservice management capabilities
Kubernetes emerged to help development teams better orchestrate microservices, and now, service mesh stands to help teams more easily handle microservice integration. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2016
REST vs. SOAP: Choosing the best web service
SOAP and REST offer different methods to invoke a web service. Learn the variations between the two approaches, including integration concerns and client choices. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2016
Where do we draw the line between an iBPM and BPM platform?
What is the difference between iBPM and BPM? Is iBPM simply an extension of the old BPM ways, or is truly something unique? Esther Shein tackles this question. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2016
The basics of establishing a RESTful API testing program
RESTful API testing is about establishing a culture of continuous testing and team accountability. Greg Sypolt reviews the core components of a RESTful API testing program. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2016
Why you should reconsider using model-driven software development
Model-driven development has been around a long time, but in today's complicated app world, it may be time to give this methodology another look. Expert Tom Nolle explains. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2015
Your key products for enterprise application integration
Tom Nolle helps you determine which EAI software product is most appropriate for your company. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2015
Deep linking promises front end integration
At DeveloperWeek, software experts discussed how deep linking will improve integration between Web and mobile applications. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Jun 2013
Guide: When and how to use REST
This guide goes over RESTful APIs and basic scenarios where REST should be used instead of SOAP. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Apr 2013
How application integration maintenance is like taking care of a car
Forrester analyst Randy Heffner offers some best practices and his predictions for software integration management. Continue Reading