Your data systems aren’t talking, and it’s not going well!
Your data lives in silos, reports aren’t standardized, and IT is stuck patching the gaps.
Today, we’re diving into how you can achieve data interoperability — and the major benefits you’ll experience when your systems can finally exchange data seamlessly.
We know the issue: every new system or data source you add creates another data integration challenge.
But patchwork integration solutions and manual workarounds (even if they work for you now) are not scalable solutions — nor are they secure.
Without a strategic approach to data integration and interoperability, tasks that should be simple — like viewing sales pipeline, updating customer records, or managing inventory — become progressively harder.
Plus, you are missing out on game-changing insights you could be gaining with a real-time, holistic view of your data.
Here’s how you start getting your systems talking to each other and your data primed for transformative insights:
#1) Set clear data standards.
Establish consistent naming conventions and data standards across your systems. Good data governance makes data transfers smooth — no matter how many new tools or data sources you add.
#2) Replace manual processes with automated integrations.
Swap manual data ingestions and transfers for API-based connections and event-driven integrations. Let your IT operations run smoothly with fewer errors, less chaos, and no more manual exports.
#3) Choose open, flexible platforms.
Prioritize open standards when selecting new technology. A smart data strategy prevents proprietary lock-in, costly migrations, and integration headaches down the road.
TLDR: Interoperability isn’t just nice to have — it directly impacts your business agility. Prioritize these areas today, and you'll grow smoothly tomorrow without integration holding you back.
A micro-hospital operator automated data ingestion from multiple systems and standardized the data in Databricks — cutting processing time from weeks to minutes and enabling real-time insights across hospitals.
