Integration of informatic systems

Integration of computer applications among companies is more than ever a topical issue, leading to the creation and implementation of a new style of work in software: Enterprise Application Integration.
In big companies, the solutions  Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management type are already considered imperative "classical", an important condition for maintaining competitive advantage. Enterprise Application Integration defines a methodology to ensure easy communication between applications and data sources within a company, so that they share business processes and data, even if integrated elements change. The book deals with theoretical information about application integration, and technology and data integration tools, and computer applications. The last chapter is dedicated to project management for implementation of integrated ERP solutions, because the complexity of integration solutions involves a process that takes much time and multiple resources.
It is therefore necessary an adequate management. In the present context, where information is regarded as a strategic resource of the enterprise, integrating computer systems is a step towards development and efficiency, thus studying this book as an opportunity by providing an overview of the field with an opening to the future.