iPaaSalustojen
iPaaS platforms (iPaaS-alustojen in Finnish) refer to cloud-based platforms that enable organizations to connect disparate applications, data sources, and processes across on-premises and cloud environments. They provide prebuilt connectors, data mappings, and orchestration tools to automate and govern integrations.
Core components typically include a catalog of connectors, an integration designer, a runtime engine, data mapping
Common use cases involve SaaS-to-SaaS integration (for example CRM to marketing tools), data synchronization between systems,
Benefits include faster time-to-value, scalable and maintainable integrations, reduced custom code, centralized security and governance, and
Challenges include potential vendor lock-in, data residency and compliance concerns, performance and latency considerations, and the
In the market, major vendors include MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Workato, Informatica, SnapLogic, IBM App Connect, SAP
Trends driving iPaaS adoption include AI-assisted mapping and workflow design, event-driven and streaming integration, API-first architectures,