Clarity Glossary for Project and Portfolio Management

Integration

An integration is a technical connection between software solutions for automated data exchange.

Explanation

An integration in projectProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome. and resource managementResource ManagementResource management includes the planning, allocation and monitoring of resources in projects. describes the connection between different software systems. The goal is to automatically exchange data between applications and avoid manual data entry.

An integration can, for example, connect a project managementProject ManagementProject management includes all methods used to plan, manage and execute projects. system with an HR software, an ERP system or a time tracking tool.

Through an integration, important data such as project progress, capacitiesCapacitiesSynonym for → AvailabilityGeneral term for available work capacity. or budget information are automatically synchronized.

Synonyms and Abbreviations

  • System Integration: Connection of different software solutions within an IT landscape.
  • Software Integration: Technical linking of multiple applications for shared data usage.
  • API Integration: Integration via interfaces that enable data exchange between systems.

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