EAI solutions for real-world business issues
Application Integration for e-business explains what EAI is and includes a three-tier model to help explain the functionality of EAI products and how the technology can be used to support business integration for mergers and acquisition activity, e-business initiatives, CRM programmes and more.

Why leading companies are turning to EAI to resolve business integration challenges
Research carried out for this report identifies nine key business drivers for implementing EAI solutions. Application Integration for e-Business reveals both user motivations and concerns.

Ensure you have a sound business case for EAI investment
The importance of building a strong business case for EAI, establishing a clear understanding of the benefits to be gained and ensuring that business benefits can be measured, cannot be underestimated. This report explains how to identify the benefits, costs and risks involved and reveals how to adopt a planned, incremental approach, which will ensure your project stays on time, in budget and meets its business goals.

Develop and implement a winning integration strategy — three phase framework
EAI alone is no silver bullet. The technology is only part of the story — there are also critical training, communication, leadership and cultural issues involved. This report presents a step-by-step, three-phase implementation framework for you to follow to ensure your approach tackles all the important issues and delivers real business benefit.

How pioneering organizations are using EAI technology
Building data consistency, single application support, internal process-orientated EAI, business-to-business integration — learn how the leaders in the field are using EAI to tackle issues you are bound to face on the route to e-business.

Select the right technology for your organization’s needs
A guide to EAI vendors and products enables you to shortlist your technology from the leading vendors in the market. Plus, advice on product selection identifies some of the issues you need to consider to get the package that is right for your organization.

Views and predictions from the major consultancies
This report draws together views and predictions on the key issues from Cap Gemini, KPMG, Logica, EDS, Canopy International and PricewaterhouseCoopers, including how they see the market developing, major challenges and opportunities, plus information on the services they provide with full contact details.