Why Cloudorizon’s Approach is Different 

Unlike typical integration companies that focus solely on technical implementations, Cloudorizon brings a unique perspective born from our Enterprise Architecture heritage. Having architected and implemented complex business systems throughout our careers, we see integration challenges through a different lens. While others might view integration as a purely technical challenge, our Enterprise Architecture background means we understand how integration fits into the bigger picture of your organisation’s technology landscape and business strategy. 

Beyond the Technology Trap 

Here’s a hard truth that our enterprise experience has taught us: buying the newest, shiniest integration platform isn’t enough. Many integration vendors will try to convince you that their platform is the answer to all your problems. But at Cloudorizon, we’ve learned through implementing countless business systems that successful integration capabilities are built on three fundamental pillars: People, Process, and Technology. 

The Three Pillars of Integration Success: An Enterprise Architecture Perspective

1.  People

Our Enterprise Architecture background has taught us that the human element is crucial. You need: 

• Skilled teams who understand both integration patterns and business context 

• Clear governance roles that align with enterprise objectives 

• Well-trained staff who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions 

• A culture of collaboration between IT and business units 

2.  Process

Strong processes are the backbone of integration success: 

• Enterprise-grade standardised integration patterns and templates 

• Business-aligned security protocols and ownership models 

• Streamlined operational workflows that consider organisational dynamics 

• Robust incident management and escalation procedures 

• Comprehensive release management processes that work at scale 

3.  Technology

Our implementation expertise helps us ensure technology choices are: 

• Strategically aligned with enterprise architecture goals 

• Cloud-first where possible, but pragmatic about hybrid solutions 

• Focused on simplicity and reusability across the organisation 

• Built with future scalability and enterprise growth in mind 

• Seamlessly integrated with your existing systems landscape 

The Real Benefits of a Strategic Integration Capability 

When these three pillars work in harmony, organisations achieve: 

• Reduced integration costs through enterprise-wide standardisation and reuse 

• Faster time-to-market for new initiatives 

• Improved data accessibility across the enterprise 

• Enhanced ability to innovate with AI and ML 

• Better partner collaboration and information sharing 

• Streamlined operations for both IT and business teams 

Why Many Organisations Struggle 

 Most integration initiatives falter because they’re led by vendors or consultants who lack comprehensive enterprise experience. They focus solely on implementing new technology without understanding how it fits into the broader organisational context. Our Enterprise Architecture background means we understand the full complexity of your business landscape. 

The Cloudorizon Difference: Enterprise Architecture Meets Integration Excellence 

This is where Cloudorizon stands apart. We understand that successful integration isn’t just about technology – it’s about building a comprehensive integration capability that aligns with your enterprise architecture. We offer two powerful approaches: 

1.  Build Your Own Capability: We help you develop your internal integration capability, leveraging our enterprise architecture expertise to establish:   

• Enterprise-grade process models and templates 

• Security frameworks that align with organisational standards 

• Common component management strategies 

• Team guidelines and governance that work at scale 

• Release management procedures that consider your full technology landscape 

• Incident management workflows that align with enterprise operations 

 2.  Be Your Capability: For organisations that prefer to focus on their core business, we can serve as your complete integration capability, bringing deep implementation experience to:

• Design low-complexity, enterprise-grade solutions 

• Implement cloud-first approaches that make business sense 

• Leverage out-of-the-box solutions effectively 

• Make value-oriented decisions based on enterprise context 

• Create future-proof architecture that scales with your business 

The Path to Integration Success 

 Whether you choose to build your own capability or partner with us, the key is understanding that successful integration requires a holistic, enterprise-wide perspective. It’s about creating an environment where people are empowered, processes are optimised, and technology is leveraged effectively – all while maintaining alignment with your broader enterprise architecture. 

Ready to Transform Your Integration Strategy? 

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking technology alone will solve your integration challenges. Partner with Cloudorizon to benefit from our enterprise architecture expertise. Our unique background means we don’t just understand integration – we understand how it fits into your entire business ecosystem. 

Contact Cloudorizon today to learn how our enterprise architecture expertise can help you build or become your strategic integration capability.