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Point‑to‑point integration, also known as point‑to‑point or P2P integration, refers to a direct communication link between two independent systems without an intermediary or integration platform. In this model, each system exchanges data directly over network protocols such as HTTP, SOAP, or proprietary APIs, typically using custom adapters or scripts. The architecture is simple to conceive: a source sends a message, the target receives it, and the process repeats for each pair of systems involved. Because each connection is unique, this pattern can scale rapidly with the number of integrated systems, but it also creates a combinatorial explosion of connections as the system landscape grows. Each new connection usually requires its own development effort, testing, and maintenance, which can increase operational complexity and operational risk.

The main advantage of point‑to‑point integration is its low upfront cost and relative speed of deployment for isolated data exchange needs, making it suitable for small or temporary integration scenarios. However, the lack of central governance can result in duplicated logic, inconsistent data transformations, and difficulty in monitoring or troubleshooting failures. When a system landscape evolves, technicians often find it necessary to refactor the design toward a hub‑and‑spoke or integration‑platform approach to reduce dependencies and improve maintainability.

Typical use cases for point‑to‑point integration include legacy system connections, short‑term data exports, or situations where regulatory or security requirements mandate isolated data flows. In all cases, careful documentation of message formats and integration points is essential to mitigate future maintenance challenges.