Informatica Cloud Services for Modernizing Enterprises
The client is one of the United States' largest engineering firms, embarked on a strategic initiative to modernize their Enterprise integration strategy. Recognizing the need for a robust and agile hybrid integration platform, they selected Informatica Cloud services to pave the way for a more efficient and scalable data integration approach.
The Challenge
The client’s challenges spanned diverse areas, including:
- Documentation and Cataloging: Comprehensive documentation and cataloging of all System of Record data objects and integrations.
- Design Patterns and Cost Optimization: Development of integrations in strict adherence to agreed-upon Design Patterns while optimizing costs.
- Legacy Integration Replacement: The phased retirement of legacy Microsoft Biztalk integrations, replaced by the advanced capabilities of Informatica.
- Citizen Developer Empowerment: Engaging the broader organization in training and nurturing Citizen Developers to promote self-sufficiency.
- Dedicated IICS Expertise: Provision of dedicated Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) skilled resources for new interface development, support transitions, enhancements, bug fixes, maintenance, and proactive monitoring.
- Compliance with Federal Regulations: Ensuring compliance with federal regulations by including US persons in the team to support applications and projects involving restricted federal business.
- Microservices Adoption: Leveraging Informatica Cloud services to implement microservices architecture and reduce reliance on point-to-point integrations.
- Standardization and Best Practices: Developing robust design and integration patterns, as well as establishing standards and best practices to foster consistency across the organization.
Our Solution
The solution involved setting up a dedicated team consisting of five members, including an onsite Subject Matter Expert (SME). This team was responsible for providing round-the-clock support for new integration requests, as well as maintaining and supporting production jobs.
Business Impact
Our holistic solution delivered remarkable business impact:
- Efficiency and Agility: Informatica Cloud streamlined data integration, enabling efficient operations and agility in adapting to evolving business needs.
- Operational Reliability: 24/7 monitoring and support ensured the seamless operation of enterprise integrations, enhancing operational reliability.
- Cost Optimization: Adherence to Design Patterns and optimization efforts resulted in cost-effective integration development and maintenance.
- Legacy Modernization: Legacy Biztalk integrations were successfully phased out, aligning the client with modern integration practices.
- Empowered Workforce: Broader organizational engagement and Citizen Developer programs empowered the workforce with integration skills.
- Microservices Implementation: Informatica Cloud facilitated microservices adoption, reducing point-to-point integrations and enhancing flexibility.
- Standardization: Robust design and integration patterns, along with established standards and best practices, ensured consistency and excellence in integration efforts organization wide.
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