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Overview of some of the main data and application integration options available for salesforce.com customers. For more information on cloud integration visit http://www.informaticacloud.com
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What Are The Salesforce Integration Options?
Cloud ServicesOn-Premise Tools for IT
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You need to consider integration for what it is: the mother of all single points of failure.“ ”David Linthicum
Author, Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise
Free Tools
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Hand Coding: The Build vs. Buy Debate
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Flexibility – with a programming language you can pretty much do whatever you need to do
Customization – you can customize down to the lowest levels
Exposure – every nut and bolt of objects can be exposed for usage
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Hand Coding: The Build vs. Buy Debate
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Don’t Underestimate:
• Maintenance Requirements• Change Management Requirements• Developer Resource Requirements• Support Requirements
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Free Tools: Starting with the Data Loader
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• Pros:• FREE• Easiest way to get your feet wet• “Good enough” might just be
• Cons:• Loading data is just one requirement• Ad hoc vs. automated
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Free Tools: Starting with the Data Loader
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• Mature, Proven, Platforms
• Accessible by line of business?
• Fit depends on complexity of requirements
On-Premise Data Integration Tools
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On-Premise Tools for IT
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The Latest Trend: Cloud IntegrationBenefits include…
Cloud Services
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