API Integration Framework

Framework to build a solid foundation

for your integration journey

We understand that many IT leaders struggle to meet the demands to innovate and respond to changes faster while running business-as-usual.

Our integration framework was developed based on our experience of working with large organisations like yours. It will set you on the right path, so you can innovate, increase the time-to-market for new services, beat the competition and grow.

You become future-proof.
You'll address and solve interoperability challenges.
You have information governance & data standards in place.
You'll create shared services for internal & external use.

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Reaping the benefits of APIs

CASE STUDY

By applying our framework, one of the largest global insurers laid a solid foundation for its API-led digital transformation and fundamentally transformed ways of working.

Results at a glance:

Fit-for-future application network.
Optimised business processes with immediate results.
APIs are reusable internally and externally.
Unlock data from legacy systems.

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We start with a free discovery call. This no-obligation chat helps us understand your objectives and the needs of your business, as well as how we can support your organisation's growth and development.

A free, one-day virtual discovery workshop with your stakeholders will ensure that the roadmap we create for you meets your exact needs. We'll walk you through our processes with transparency so you can see how we deliver each time-saving, productivity-boosting outcome.

You will receive a tailored roadmap that ensures you get maximum benefits from the MuleSoft platform.

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Before you start your API-led integration journey, make sure that you have a clear vision of the future. Think business, not technology.

> Business plan Define the vision of your digital service and establish how you are going to pay for it.

> Define eco-system Choose the consumers and partners of your future service, on-board them early on.

> User-centric design Define your business services that meet consumers expectations.

Before you start your API-led integration journey, make sure that you have a clear vision of the future. Think business, not technology.

> Business plan Define the vision of your digital service and establish how you are going to pay for it.

> Define eco-system Choose the consumers and partners of your future service, on-board them early on.

> User-centric design Define your business services that meet consumers expectations.

Discovery is a critical part of setting the foundation right. Get your stakeholders talking and collect information to define a detailed plan of your API-led integration initiative.

> Business context Summarise your business plan for technical delivery teams, so they know what they are working towards.

> Stakeholder engagement Onboard domain/ department/ system owners. Understand their objectives and excite them for smooth adoption.

> End-state vision What does 'good' look like in the next 3 to 5 years? How technology is going to align with business objectives. Start listing down your high-level APIs.

> Systems & data landscape Map the existing technologies & systems and data flow between these. Categorise your legacy systems: decommissioned, end-of-life or moving to cloud.

> Detailed plan Create a detailed plan for the remainder of this activity.

> Service expectations Define how APIs will deliver to business goals and better customer experience.

Discovery is a critical part of setting the foundation right. Get your stakeholders talking and collect information to define a detailed plan of your API-led integration initiative.

> Business context Summarise your business plan for technical delivery teams, so they know what they are working towards.

> Stakeholder engagement Onboard domain/ department/ system owners. Understand their objectives and excite them for smooth adoption.

> End-state vision What does 'good' look like in the next 3 to 5 years? How technology is going to align with business objectives. Start listing down your high-level APIs.

> Systems & data landscape Map the existing technologies & systems and data flow between these. Categorise your legacy systems: decommissioned, end-of-life or moving to cloud.

> Detailed plan Create a detailed plan for the remainder of this activity.

> Service expectations Define how APIs will deliver to business goals and better customer experience.

Lay a set of foundations to enable a successful implementation.

> Delivery methodology Define an iterative approach that demonstrates value rapidly.

> Project engagement Define how requests from the business domains or eco-system partners will make it to API development. Reusability of API's is critical.

> Continuous integration (CI) Your technical teams should focus on creating value-driven APIs and not waste time on testing and deployment. Automate mundane tasks.

> Security principles On-board your internal security team. Agree on a strong set of infrastructure and application principles.

> Standards Agree on API naming conventions, API documentation and overall development standards.

> Enablement It's all about people. It will lead to a solid C4E (Centre for Enablement). Define your training methodology and communication strategy.

>Mobilisation Sort out your infrastructure, access to environments, VPN & firewall configurations.