Whitepaper:
Enterprise Data Connectivity: Build vs. Buy?

Which option is right for you?

Data is crucial to making better business decisions, which means data integration is more important than ever. Wherever your data exists—in the cloud or on-premises behind a firewall—you need to deliver real-time integration with enterprise, cloud and mobile applications.

But today’s ever-evolving data landscape brings surprising connectivity challenges you can’t afford to ignore. Do you buy data connectivity or build a custom solution?

When to buy a driver versus building a data connector one?

Your application supports multiple data sources or connects live with open standards such as ODBC, JDBC or OData. The data source works with existing frameworks based on open standards. In the MongoDB use case, it’s recommended to buy a connector for analytics and data management applications that expect standard SQL (ODBC or JDBC). Or for Salesforce, it’s recommended to buy a connector for back office integration that expects standard REST (OData).

Your R&D resources are better spent on delivering innovation beyond data connectivity. Our commercial connectors are engineered for productivity with built-in features such as interoperability with API up-leveling, transparent bulk load and advanced security features for encryption, authentication and firewall-friendly connections.

Your reputation is on the line for the solution. Two popular benefits our customers enjoy include ;

1. Day-One Support for new database versions and our exclusive security vulnerability response policy for enterprise grade connectors.
2. No one gets fired for choosing Progress DataDirect.

Ready to simplify data integration?

Discover all  the pros and cons of each approach in this whitepaper. Learn about:

• Common challenges and specific driver development obstacles
• Key characteristics to look for in a data connectivity solution
• When to buy and when to build data connectivity
• Integrate data in real time without impact on existing systems