API Integration Services

When changes are necessary for modernization, but common development practices are not possible, API-based integration is the solution. It’s the most hands-on approach to connect legacy systems with modern systems and cloud apps. Legacy system integrations via API accelerate digital transformation and enable new business perspectives.

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WHAT YOU GET?

Return On Your Investment In a Short Timeframe
Faster Growth and Scalability
Digital Infrastructure That Corresponds to Current Business Needs
Streamlined Business Processes

API INTEGRATIONS

You Need API Integration Services If:

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BUSINESS FLOW SUFFERS FROM APPLICATION INFLEXIBILITY

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YOU HAVE AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF DATA SOURCES

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THE ORGANIZATION’S DATA IS UNDERUTILIZED

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THE SOLUTION REQUIRES COMPLIANCE-SPECIFIC APIS (HIPAA, PCI)

Types of API Integration We Can Provide

The integration of software components is a low-risk approach to modernizing a legacy system. It facilitates the connection of data inside and outside an organization, which streamlines business processes. There is a couple of scenarios when an API-based approach or web services can be used for systems to communicate.

PRIVATE API

In order to unify a tech infrastructure into a consolidated solution, we apply a private API integration strategy. Our API integration developers connect all endpoints within an organization so that you have full control of the distributed data and the ability to use it more efficiently.

PARTNER API

If your organization works under a peer-to-peer business model or services are held in different locations, the partner API is an excellent option. It allows you to boost data exchange and seamlessly promote cooperation.

PUBLIC API

Another approach is to integrate public 3rd party APIs that bring extra functionality for end-users. It’s a great opportunity to modernize the solution with external interfaces, support new business models, and enter the emerging markets.

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How To Implement an API Strategy In Your Solution

Before diving into designing and integrating APIs, we identify the business specifics and tech background first. Because old systems are fairly complex, connectivity may require interruptions of core processes. What challenges are we supposed to avoid? Data stored in different sources, data in different formats, lack of standardized and accurate documentation. With that in mind, we use the following approaches to system integration:

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We divide the API into a separate layers (cloud-based integration platform, hybrid integration platform, third party API integration) to connect it to the server or database through standard protocols. This way, we don’t violate the solution’s architecture, but expand its functionality and gain real-time data access.

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Custom API Integration

We design custom APIs for solutions with old mainframes that do not support basic protocols. This approach is especially useful to consolidate disparate applications into one system to easily comply with business logic. However, this process requires a competent modernization provider.

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LEGACY WRAPPER

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Legacy System Integration:
Best Practices from ModLogix

As we’ve already established, the data in legacy solutions is siloed and is sometimes unreachable. According to statistics, 97% of a company’s data is never used again. To filter out what’s important and what’s not, and do the upgrade correctly, we suggest these tips:

Evaluate dependencies in your current monolithic systems, or consult with an API integration company
Formulate a detailed plan that will fit into your modernization strategy
Do the legacy system integration with API simultaneously, test your system, and refactor some components if needed
Put a big emphasize on data, choose the proper data integration approach, and don’t forget to back up all your data
Document your changes to keep track of development

How Do I Know If My Architecture Is Ready for APIs Connection?

Clunky architecture could interfere with APIs integration. as previously mentioned. Some COBOL solutions cannot connect via third party REST APIs, and this restricts your business. Look here for the signs that your architecture requires immediate enhancements.

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