Real-time or Batch? High Volume/High Transaction?
Here are five things you need to consider when choosing an integration partner and/or integration software. In the last post we talked about the kind of integration you want (and expect).
In this post we cover item 2 and 3 on the list:
- What are your integration needs?
- Real-time or batch?
- Transaction volume
- Cost
- Strategy
Are you looking for real-time or batch-based solutions?
Most integration companies offer batch-based processes (not real-time integration) because they have a much easier time supporting them. If you need a real-time solution, make sure you choose a provider that supports that as their core expertise, and does not charge additional for it.
Are you high volume/high transaction?
If you are, then you might want to think about hosting the integration software on a computer local to your own network, rather than in the cloud. Cloud connections charge for data, so a high amount of data means high ongoing costs. Make sure you have a choice of where to host your integration based on your data needs.
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Look for more posts where we discuss the cost of integration.
If you have questions about any of this, please contact us.