INTEGRATION-PLATFORM

The generic term covering iPaaS, ESB, B2B Gateway and translator.

Definition

Encompasses Gartner iPaaS, Forrester Application Integration Platforms, IDC Connectivity Platforms. Standard capabilities: design (visual orchestration), connect (connectors), run (multi or single-tenant), monitor, govern (RBAC, audit, compliance). De facto standards: OData, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, Apache Camel DSL.

Origin

Generic term used by Forrester and IDC since the 2000s.

Example in context

A MuleSoft Anypoint integration combining REST API, EDIFACT INVOIC and SFTP file drops in a single flow.

Related terms

• B2B iPaaS — SaaS sub-category.