Enterprise system integration

To derive maximum value from IoT implementation, the IoT system needs to integrate with existing software systems in an enterprise. In fact, integration with external systems allows for the interaction between the cyber and physical worlds – IoT systems representing the physical world and external systems residing in the cyber/virtual world. The notation used for this pattern is shown in the following figure:

Figure 3.12 – Notation for an external system integration pattern

As is the case with any general integration, integration of an IoT system with another enterprise or legacy system results in benefits that far exceed what we would have if these systems were operating in isolation (the whole being greater than the sum of its parts). Integration can enable automation of end-to-end workflows, remove data duplicity, enhance decision-making quality, or eliminate the possibility of relying on stale data.

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