All digital processes and tasks, no matter what they are intended to achieve, are a series of activities where data is received, created, updated, modified and then sent on its way. In today’s digital environment, these processes are often enabled by software solutions and applications daisy-chained together—usually a handful or a dozen, sometimes many more. All businesses and therefore all apps run on data so getting anything done requires a continuous flow of accurate data that is readily accessible.

Article from :  engineering.com

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