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Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
Integration Platform as a Service
A managed platform for connecting applications and data
What it means
Integration platform as a service provides cloud tools for connecting applications, moving data and coordinating workflows. Prebuilt connectors can reduce the need for custom integration code. Capabilities, data handling and limits vary between platforms and plans.
What it means for a business
A company can use an iPaaS platform to connect sales, billing and communication systems. The choice depends on supported interfaces, workflow complexity, reliability requirements, data location and operating costs; custom middleware remains another option.