Cast Iron – a Virtual Integration Wonder

Cast Iron, an IBM company has entered into the virtual world of systems integration by connecting often disparate systems ranging from flat files to SQL databases to CRM powerhouses like Salesforce.com.  In more recent memory Cast Iron, then a private company, was exactly that  – a piece of hardware that allowed almost seamless integration between applications especially in the CRM to enterprise space. It would literally cut weeks off of the integration as custom coders or code for that matter was made obsolete by pre defined templates and mapping for almost any combination and configuration out there.  Having worked with their products and services, it was no wonder they were acquired by IBM in 2010 who has made vast improvements to the operating system enabling users now to simply port over the application to most web appliances so that it becomes the traffic manager anywhere on the network.  Three distinct form factors in this type of SOA structure includes physical appliances, virtual appliances and integration as a service that provide the total connectivity associate with world class connective solutions, complete flexibility and repeatable sessions – especially for financial applications like JD Edwards, Oracle, and Salesforce.com.  So if you are looking for an easy way to connect your cloud appliances together, quickly, cheaply, and flawlessly with fail safe protocols – just check out the IBM Cast Iron and Data power solutions.  One use case, Meritage homes, a Scottsdale, Arizona builder implement Salesforce.com and Cast Iron simultaneously to reap the types of ROI that most companies salivate after with the dynamic combo.  Instead of months, the applications for lead management, customer intelligence, financial reporting, 3^rd party lead providers and email marketing was up and running in a matter of weeks.   If you have any further questions, or just want to know more about how Salesforce.com and Cast Iron can help your company become smarter, faster and better, contact us.