Middleware and Integration Platforms (iPaaS)
When you need to connect many systems, wiring each one directly to every other quickly becomes a tangle. Middleware, often delivered as an integration platform (iPaaS), sits in the middle and manages those connections in one organised place.
This article explains what an integration platform does and when it is the right choice for your business.
What Middleware Does
It acts as a central hub through which your systems communicate.
- Connects to many tools through ready-made adapters.
- Transforms data so each system gets the format it wants.
- Manages scheduling, retries and error handling centrally.
- Gives one place to see and control all your flows.
When It Is Worth It
Middleware earns its keep as complexity grows.
- You are connecting several systems, not just two.
- Flows are complex and change fairly often.
- You want central monitoring and control.
- A direct point-to-point build would be hard to maintain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do small businesses need an iPaaS?
Often not. For one or two simple connections a direct integration is usually simpler and cheaper.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.