Uniface and Enterprise Application Integration

Architecture

EAI projects may range from integrating disparate systems and databases, through to application integration and business logic integration.

Integrating disparate systems

Over the years, most enterprises have built up an array of hardware and software systems. Because UNIFACE operates on the industry's widest range of hardware, operating systems, databases, architectures and networks, it helps to preserve and prolong the investment in your current IT infrastructure.

Integrating disparate databases

Depending on your enterprise's needs and infrastructure, it is possible that you store your business-critical data on a number of DBMSs. UNIFACE supports every major enterprise database, including Oracle, Informix, Sybase, DB2, IMS, VSAM, ADABAS, SQL Server and Java, and allows data to be transferred seamlessly between these systems. Facilitating the flow of data across the enterprise greatly enhances your ability to respond to market trends.

Application integration

UNIFACE's open architecture enables you to integrate your in-house applications with both ERP applications (such as SAP) and packaged applications from a vast range of vendors. This invaluable capability helps you to fully exploit your unique business logic and thus generate an edge in the marketplace.

Business process integration

In order to maximize efficiency and cuts costs, business processes must be streamlined across the enterprise. Not only must they span traditional departmental boundaries, they must also extend to customers and suppliers based at diverse locations. UNIFACE addresses these issues via its support for process automation and workflow.