How can MuleSoft Address Integration and Digitalization Challenges?
We are living in a “connected everything” world, where users look for integrated experiences and workflows across networks, devices, mediums, and touchpoints. Thus, applications and software have to provide an integrated view of the users’ world to stay relevant. It means that the ability to integrate data, services, and events across systems, whether on-premises or cloud, has become a critical need. Enter, the “middleware platform” in the form of enterprise service bus (ESB) and API gateway. Some of these platforms are also provided as iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) on the cloud. Multiple such integration platforms are vying for the top spot, and MuleSoft has been one of the rising stars. MuleSoft has recently been named a Magic Quadrant Leader by Gartner [1], and is recognized as one of the thought leaders in the API-led connectivity domain. Let us look at some of the critical areas that current middleware and iPaaS solutions need to cover, and see how MuleSoft addresses them: Cloud Today’s solutions need to be cloud-ready and architected-for-the-cloud, and MuleSoft can claim to be both. MuleSoft is designed from ground-up to be able to connect services across cloud-to-cloud and on-premises-to-cloud situations. MuleSoft’s “Anytime Runtime Fabric”, users can reap the benefits of Kubernetes and Docker to deploy to AWS, Azure or on-premises. And now, with “CloudHub” it provides a global, fully managed, multi-tenanted and highly available platform for APIs and integrations, ensuring 99.99% uptime. Reusability MuleSoft has taken a robust stance on reusability by creating a marketplace for pre-built integration assets, including APIs, connectors, templates, and examples. It means that teams need not spend time on designing and building APIs for most of the common services on the web. It also means that a business can build and publish its own reusable assets that can then be used across various divisions, functions, and teams, thus reducing replication, improving governance and standardization and improving efficiency. API Networks The “connected everything” enterprise today needs a complex network of APIs to ensure all its integration needs are met. Not only does this require a middleware fabric on which to build the network, it also means that effective tools for managing, monitoring, and securing such networks become critical. MuleSoft has all these areas covered. The “Anypoint Design Center” provides the ability to design and build the network faster using a semi-visual interface, while the “Anypoint Management Center” provides deep visibility into the health of the network and allows engineers to diagnose issues. “Anypoint Security” provides security at every layer of the network, with in-built compliance for common security standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and GDPR. It also allows for multi-level security and authorization policies providing both broad and granular control. Thus, the MuleSoft “Anypoint” platform has everything needed for a complex API network for a modern inter-connected, digital, globally accessible application. Time to Market As always, any transformational change needs to meet the “Time to Market” test, and the move to an API-driven, integrated system is no different. Many such projects fall by the wayside due to lack of resources to finish within time, so productivity and speed are essential for business success. MuleSoft’s combination of a unified platform, visual tools and workbenches, simplified integration runtime, support for the full development and testing lifecycle, and availability of reusable ensures that integration projects can highly efficient and agile. MuleSoft claims [2] 3X faster delivery and 70% higher productivity for app dev teams, resulting in faster time to market. If you are looking for a market-leading integration solution that meets your business needs, MuleSoft should definitely be on your radar. Their success in the market and their 94% customer satisfaction claim seem to indicate that they are delivering on the tagline – “Connect anything. Change everything”. What Next? Tavant, MuleSoft’s partner and reseller, works closely with MuleSoft to offer solutions that allow enterprises to quickly and efficiently design, build, and manage their APIs, applications, and products. Tavant has a robust MuleSoft COE with core practice areas of financial services, aftermarkets, and media & ad tech. To gain more insights, reach out to us at [email protected]. _____________ [1] https://www.mulesoft.com/why-mulesoft [2] https://www.mulesoft.com/why-mulesoft
Aasif Mohammad, Tavant, Wins 2019 HousingWire Insiders Award
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sep 5, 2019 Tavant, a leading digital products and solutions company for the lending industry, today announced that Aasif Mohammad, Senior Engineering Manager, has been named a 2019 Insiders Award™ recipient by HousingWire (HW) magazine. Aasif was recognized for bridging the gap between the technical intricacies of implementation with the ability to apply in-depth product knowledge that moves businesses forward. His valuable skillset marries two traditionally independent groups, allowing him to provide unique solutions to challenges or issues with a broader perspective than most. Aasif leverages this breadth of knowledge to engage with executive management, business teams, and technology leadership across Tavant and throughout the mortgage industry. Aasif is instrumental in leading various critical client engagements that include: A long-term tech transformation initiative to develop a next-gen enterprise underwriting platform for a mortgage insurer Green-field development of point of sale systems targeted towards millennials for a mortgage lender A custom platform for file review for a real estate services company Aasif is currently spearheading implementation at a top seven national lender for Tavant VΞLOX, an AI-powered digital lending suite of products that is solving the most complex lender and borrower challenges. “Tavant operates on nine core values, all of which Aasif has unfailingly demonstrated throughout the years. When we opened our office in Dallas, it was Aasif who moved first and was looked upon as a true personification of the company’s core values by our new employees. He has been awarded the ‘Tavant Excellence Award’ multiple times as well as the ‘Finding Optimism Award’ for his optimism, positivity, and ability to motivate others. He is consistently willing to take on additional responsibilities, whether it is organizing cultural, sports, technical events, or developing new products in the VΞLOX suite. He has never failed to impress us with his dedication, ideas, and overall exemplary performance,” said Hassan Rashid, CRO, Tavant. Read the original article here. Winners are profiled in the September issue of HousingWire magazine. To view the complete listing of award honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49941-here-are-housingwires-2019-insiders. About HousingWire HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.HousingWire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more. Find Tavant on LinkedIn and Twitter.