In this podcast episode of Integration Redesigned, Cait Porte hosts a discussion with Matt Durham, Head of Strategy at Digibee, regarding the differences between ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and application integration in the context of digital transformation.

Matt highlights the relevance of real-time data and discusses the limitations of ETL due to its batch-oriented nature. He shares surprising encounters with individuals who are unaware of the distinctions between ETL and application integration.

They elaborate on ETL, which involves moving bulk data between systems, and application integration, which enables different applications to work together seamlessly. The conversation covers key patterns of application integration, focusing on data consistency, process automation, and creating composite services.

Matt emphasizes the importance of choosing the right solution for real-time data exchange, comparing it to using different tools for specific tasks. He underlines how application integration plays a pivotal role in digital transformation efforts, enabling real-time information exchange.

They discuss how ultimately - integration is at the core of digital transformation, and the value of these technologies is truly magnified with successful integration at play.

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Episode Resources: 

• Matt Durham | Linkedin
• Cait Porte | LinkedIn

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