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Integration Framework ZAFIR

Methodical tool-box with best practices for integration projects

IT integration projects are everyday occurrences in companies these days. There are many established methods relating to sub-disciplines of this type of project (e.g. BPM, EAM, SWE). There is not a standard solution that can be applied across all sectors for implementing integration projects on a comprehensive basis.

Some firms become unstuck as a result of a process engineered to bring about IT systems convergence. The practical means of interlinking systems can apparently be handled, but management is often unsuccessful with the concept of “integrating people and systems“. Integration projects are thus not so easy to manage.

Zühlke can provide you with an answer for such problem areas:  the methodical ZAFIR® module (Zühlke Applied Framework for Integration and Reuse) allows you, with the help of numerous best practices, to achieve successful integration projects. Relevant best practices are selected to suit each particular customer.

We are your partner for

  • Achieving the holistic implementation of integration projects based on ZAFIR
  • Achieving an optimum (re-)alignment of the integration project with the help of analyses of the principal problem areas. Specialists will draw up a recommended course of action amongst other things on the basis of our Architecture Assessment Framework (ZAAF).
  • Refining the integration strategy and helping in the detailed planning of the integration project on the basis of the Integration Motivation Models and the numerous best practices.
  • Reducing project risks amongst other things with the help of a practical prototype and numerous best practices within the framework of a feasibility study.
Project examples
Realisation of an online hotel reservation platform
Zühlke implemented the new hotel reservation platform for Kuoni Connect that makes available its own hotel offerings and those of others. This solution opens up an additional strategically important sales channel over the internet. More...
Successful integration of two company brands
This project revolved around streamlined organisational structures, optimised processes and greater market orientation. Zühlke suggested that a company for logistics solutions merge two of its corporate brands to improve profitability. More...