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Cloud-based integration (also known as integration platform as a service or IPaaS) is a form of systems integration delivered as a cloud service that addresses data, process, service-oriented architecture(SOA) and application integration use cases.[1]

Emergence

Prior to the emergence of cloud computing, integration could be categorized as either internal or business to business (B2B). Internal integration requirements were serviced through an on-premises middleware platform and typically utilized a service bus to manage exchange of data between systems. B2B integration was serviced through EDI gateways or value-added network (VAN). The advent of SaaS applications created a new kind of demand which was met through cloud-based integration.[2] Since their emergence, many such services have also developed the capability to integrate legacy or on-premises applications, as well as function as EDI gateways.

Identification

While the features regarded as essential in order to classify a cloud-based integration service as such are debated, the following are commonly accepted:[1]

  • Deployed on a multi-tenant, elastic cloud infrastructure
  • Subscription model pricing (opex, not capex)
  • No software development (required connectors should already be available)
  • Users do not perform deployment or manage the platform itself
  • Presence of integration management & monitoring features


Significant Players

Following is a list of significant industry players.

  • Actian[3]
  • Attunity[3]
  • Authentica Solutions (K12 Education specific)[citation needed]
  • AppPoint AppsonAzure CollabBridge[4]
  • Bizlynq[citation needed]
  • coactions.com Cloud Platform[4]
  • Dell Boomi AtomSphere[4][3]
  • Flowgear[4][3]
  • Fujitsu[3]
  • Fusion Communications[3]
  • Hubspan Business Integration Platform[4]
  • IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Live[4][3]
  • Informatica Cloud Services[4][3]
  • Jitterbit Cloud[4][3]
  • Microsoft Azure BizTalk Services[4][3]
  • MuleSoft CloudHub[4][3]
  • NEC[3]
  • Pervasive Data Integrator v10 Cloud Edition[4]
  • Procserve[citation needed]
  • SAP Hana Cloud Integration[4][3]
  • SKYVVA Integration Suite[4][3]
  • SnapLogic Elastic Integration[3]
  • Software AG[3]
  • TIBCO Cloud Bus[3]
  • TerraSky SkyOnDemand[4]
  • Vigience Overcast Suite[4]
  • WS02 StratosLive[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Gartner. "Gartner Reference Model for Integration PaaS". Retrieved 16 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Stefan Reid. "B2B meets cloud based integration (CBI)". Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Gartner Who's Who in Integration Platform as a Service, Aug 2013".
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Gartner Platform as a Service: Definition, Taxonomy and Vendor Landscape, 2012". p. 19.
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