Four Pillars of Hybrid IT Integration (merge the "how" with the "wow")

Four Pillars of Hybrid IT Integration (merge the "how" with the "wow") Kristoffer Sterzin 270007GGDM sterzlax@gmail.com |   May 12 | Tags:  computing analytics mobility enterprise api systems devops simplify business strategy economy transformation infrastructure virtualization integration hybrid real-time cloud-based services digital ibm it soa data iot scalable 0 Comments  |  2,004 Visits As IT architects, you’re probably suspicious of adopting integrated systems. But what if you could cut through the noise, reduce the time it takes to adopt a platform, and simply plug it in and go? The “if it’s not broken, then don’t fix it” mentality doesn’t really work with the world of hybrid IT. This world presents a new reality. One that creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day, where 85 percent of enterprises use cloud services, and two thirds of all integration flows outside of firewalls. Yet you probably hear your CIO say “we need to build apps faster, connect them and pull in other APIs and services to make them more robust, then pull in customer data and transactions from the cloud, marry it with the backend and connect it back to the app.” Sound familiar? As an IT architect, you carry a lot on your shoulders. You’re tasked with making sure the business has a solid enough base to deliver the “wow” factor that drives the needle – the how of the wow, so to speak. Solutions have to be secure, devices and systems need to talk to each other in a lingua franca, and it all has to be fast, flexible, and scalable. That’s a tall order. Enter integration. Chances are you’ve already engaged in a balancing act between cloud-based services and on-premise systems. But you’re constantly clearing roadblocks, bottlenecks and putting out fires, dealing with a proliferation of shadow ops and increasing complexity. So where do you find the time to step back and plan for an effective digital transformation? Integration is more than added functionality. It offers a single source of truth and that “shareability” which is so important to building experiences people love. Integration lets you be proactive - to set up guidelines and rules for development - rather than just reacting to changes and responding to the needs of the business unit. It’s about speed and service. It’s about focusing on the here and now to simplify operations. It’s about merging the “how” with the “wow.” So what does that look like? It all begins with four pillars that support an overall system of integration: Foundation - A solid foundation that is flexible, fast, scalable, and transparent is the first step to leveraging new technologies with existing IT investments and deploying new projects with ease and speed. Security - 24x7x365 security lets you control your environment, comply with internal and external data policies and trust your mobile transactions. APIs - Easily manage a single API catalog to expose new services, expand your reach into new markets, leverage new tools for new strategies, and engage end-users on a personal level. Messaging - Simplified, connected, and secure messaging lets you access your data wherever and whenever you need it for better collaboration, trusted gateways, smarter workflows, and increased productivity. To learn more about how IBM facilitates your digital transformation through integration, visit IBM.com/Integration. https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/aim/entry/four_pillars_of_hybrid_it_integration?lang=en_us&ce=&ct=&cmp=&cm=&cr=&ccy=