Enterprise Software: System Integration
A new application rarely stands alone — it needs to work with ERP, CRM, warehouse management, and third-party systems. We analyse existing interfaces and data flows, design clean integration architectures, and test all scenarios before the new software goes into production.
Challenges you'll recognise
- Data must be manually synchronised between multiple systems because no interfaces exist or work reliably.
- A new software needs to work with the existing ERP, but nobody has defined the integration architecture.
- Integrations between systems break regularly without anyone noticing immediately or knowing the cause.
Integration Architecture
Every integration begins with an architecture analysis: which data needs to flow in which direction and when, which systems have read or write access, which protocols are already in use? Based on this analysis we choose the right integration pattern — from direct API connection to middleware or event buses.
Legacy System Connectivity
Not all systems offer modern APIs. For older systems with file-based integration, proprietary protocols, or SOAP interfaces, we develop adapters and anti-corruption layers that decouple the new and old worlds cleanly — without touching the legacy system or endangering its operation.
Data Synchronisation
When data lives in multiple systems, consistency problems arise. We design synchronisation strategies that define which system is the authoritative source, how conflicts are resolved, and which data flows in which direction — so no manual reconciliation is needed and data reliably matches.
Testing and Validation
Integrations are particularly error-prone because they depend on systems that change independently of each other. We build extensive integration tests, simulate failure scenarios, and test all interfaces in realistic staging environments before they go into production.
Good to know
Define the authoritative source
In every data flow, one system must be the authoritative source. When it's unclear which system wins in a conflict, inconsistent data states arise that require manual resolution — a permanent maintenance burden avoidable with clear architecture.
Anti-corruption layer protects
Direct access to legacy system structures tightly couples new components to old ones. An anti-corruption layer translates between worlds and allows the legacy system to be independently operated or replaced without touching the new part.
Integrations need their own tests
Unit tests don't check integrations. Dedicated integration tests against realistic staging systems are the only way to verify interfaces reliably — and they must run regularly because external systems change.
Frequently asked questions
What do we do when a third-party system doesn't offer a modern API?
How do you prevent a change in one integration from breaking others?
How long does a typical ERP integration take?
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