Episode 2

Should you choose a self-service or black box solution?

Guest: Marin Morita/Professional Services Director at Data Communication Solutions Inc.

Marin Morita, Professional Services Director at Data Communication Solutions Inc. addresses self-service integration versus black-box integration. Marin walks through what black box integration really means and shares her thoughts on some of the pros and cons of self-service, black box and blended approaches to integration.
Episode 2: Should you choose a self-service or black box solution?
Integration Chronicles
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Introducing integration expert Marin Morita from DCS (Data Communication Solutions).
[00:03:17]
Marin talks through the definition of a black box integration solution.
[00:05:08]
What are some of the biggest pitfalls in black box integration?
[00:07:28]
How self-service versus black box is similar to owning versus renting.
[00:09:38]
When does self-service make sense?
[00:10:52]
What is a typical pricing model for black box?
[00:14:05]
What comes first - the ERP or the integration platform?
[00:17:58]
Marin shares a recent experience with an organization that moved from a black box to self-service solution.
[00:22:33]
Why organizations should be looking at a blended approach to integration.

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