System integration of heterogeneous systems, databases and platforms with bidirectional data synchronization

The main objective of this project was to develop a stable and highly available solution for bidirectional data synchronization between internal and external systems. BITS GmbH was commissioned to design a comprehensive system integration that would enable data exchange between different platforms and databases. Particular attention was paid to the reliability of the solution to ensure that operations would continue seamlessly even in the event of high loads or system failures. The solution needed to offer a high level of scalability and also be flexible enough to meet future requirements.

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360° system integration

Networking heterogeneous systems

High availability

Real-time data update, data integrity and availability

Azure Cloud

Scalable Azure cloud infrastructure

Thanks to a powerful, cloud-based infrastructure, BITS GmbH was able to efficiently connect the different systems and create a cost-efficient and sustainable IT architecture that can be flexibly expanded. This enabled the customer to optimize processes and realize potential savings through automation. The particular advantage of the solution was that it dispensed with central data storage, which simplified the maintenance of attributes and ensured data integrity in real time.

Challenge

Various technical and organizational challenges had to be overcome as part of the project:

Bidirectional data synchronization: As the data originates from both internal and external systems, reliable synchronization was required to ensure that the data was consistent and up-to-date at all times.
Reliability under high loads: A crucial aspect was ensuring uninterrupted operation, even in the event of temporary system failures or peak loads. It was necessary to develop a robust solution that would meet the customer’s requirements and prevent data loss.
Integration of heterogeneous interfaces and databases: The systems and databases that were integrated into the solution were based on different platforms. This placed particular demands on interface management and data conversion.

Scalable cloud infrastructure: To accommodate future growth opportunities, the infrastructure had to be moved to a cloud platform that offers horizontal scalability and high availability.
Ensuring data integrity in real time: A central challenge was the implementation of mechanisms that ensure the continuous integrity of the data despite bidirectional synchronization in real time.

Realization

BITS GmbH opted for a modern and scalable architecture based on microservices and containerized applications. The following technologies and approaches were used: Technology stack and architecture: the solution was run on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and consisted of containerized services managed with Docker and Kubernetes. The use of Istio Service Mesh enabled flexible, secure and transparent communication between the microservices. Bidirectional synchronization and messaging: RabbitMQ was used to reliably synchronize data between the different systems. RabbitMQ proved to be ideal for handling high message volumes and for processing time-critical data streams. Database and API management: MySQL was used to store and manage data. At the same time, NodeJS with the NestJS framework provided the API layer for communication between the services and the external systems. The front-end components were developed in Vue to provide a user-friendly interface for managing the data and systems.

Scalability and flexibility: By using the Azure cloud and containerized services, the solution could be scaled horizontally at any time and easily adapted to changing load requirements. This architecture made it possible to exchange data in real time while maximizing the scalability and reliability of the system. It also provided a flexible and efficient platform that could easily respond to future changes in the customer’s requirements.

Cost reduction: Automation and optimization of processes led to significant cost savings.
Greater flexibility: The efficient and scalable architecture has reduced IT costs and ensured adaptability to future requirements.
Data integrity and availability: Synchronization enabled real-time data updates and ensured that data was always up-to-date and consistent.

Savings in data maintenance: Attributes only had to be maintained in one place and were then automatically forwarded to other systems, which significantly reduced the maintenance effort.
Sound decision-making: Thanks to the possibility of ad-hoc reports based on the synchronized data, the customer was able to make data-based decisions that further optimize business processes.

Conclusion

The project was a complete success and set new standards in system integration and data synchronization. BITS GmbH was able to implement a flexible and scalable solution that not only provided the customer with a high level of reliability, but also significant cost savings. The key lesson learned from this project is that a lean, cloud-based architecture in conjunction with microservices and container technologies can form the ideal basis for a future-proof IT landscape. As a result, the customer was not only able to meet current requirements, but is also ideally equipped for future challenges.

By using our Datahub solution, we were able to connect the customer’s different systems seamlessly and efficiently. The integration ran smoothly and we managed to reliably control complex data streams without compromising on performance or data security. Our solution not only increased efficiency, but also ensured flexibility for future expansions.

Florian Wenzel, IT System Architect, BITS GmbH

Projektrollen im Überblick

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IT Project Management
IT-Consulting/Consulting
IT system architecture

Software development
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IT Quality Assurance

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