IBM Maximo Integration Framework Architecture Basics

The Integration Framework provides Web services and service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies to support application services and coordination between enterprise systems and external applications. Integration can be quickly configured and customized to meet specific business requirements with predefined components and object structures.
The Integration Framework is designed with highly flexible business components to ensure compatibility with Web-based infrastructures. The technology is a proven solution that has been deployed in large enterprises and small organizations. Using the J2EE services and underlying components, the architecture uses the latest Web technologies to integrate with
external applications.
This paper explores how the Integration Framework provides a solution for the synchronization and integration of data between applications.