The problem
Each system holds its part: the ERP has the orders, the CRM the customers, the bank the payments. Data moves between them by hand or through direct connections nobody documented. When a system goes down or changes, something breaks and it shows days later.
How we solve it
We follow Microsoft’s reference architectures for enterprise integration on Azure, in two levels depending on what you need.
Level 1: APIs and workflows. A single front door for your systems with Azure API Management, which checks who comes in with Microsoft Entra ID, and workflows in Azure Logic Apps that orchestrate the calls with connectors instead of custom code. It fits when one system asks another for something and waits for the answer. Reference: basic enterprise integration on Azure.
Level 2: queues and events. We add Azure Service Bus, which keeps each message until it’s processed, and Azure Event Grid, which notifies the interested systems when something happens. Peaks are absorbed, an order isn’t lost if the target system is down, and a new system can be added without touching the sender. Reference: message broker and events to integrate enterprise systems.
What’s included
- A map of your systems, what data they exchange and how often.
- An API catalog in Azure API Management, with a portal for whoever consumes them.
- Workflows in Azure Logic Apps and, where a fast response is needed, Azure Functions.
- Queues and topics in Azure Service Bus and events with Azure Event Grid.
- Security: Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, secrets in Azure Key Vault and private connections where they apply.
- Monitoring with Azure Monitor and alerts, separate test and production environments, and template-based deployment.
How to start
By talking to a specialist about the systems you want to connect: tell us about your case and we will reply the same business day. If you want to move forward, the next step is a priced proposal.