{"id":1424,"date":"2026-01-28T16:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2wrkdev.wpenginepowered.com\/ipaas-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:44:16","slug":"ipaas-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/ipaas-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is iPaaS? Integration Platform as a Service Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><strong>What is iPaas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iPaaS, which stands for Integration Platform as a Service, is a cloud-based platform that allows your organization to build integrations between applications, processes, and data, whether in the cloud or on-premises.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/products\/ipaas\">iPaaS<\/a> makes it easier to automate processes, develop and deploy data flows between applications, and connect workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read on to learn why an iPaaS is important, the types of integrations it supports, its drawbacks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is iPaaS? Here\u2019s what you need to know\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dkq2o1lDm9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>How does iPaaS work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iPaaS lets you integrate data in a consistent way from multiple sources and applications. An iPaaS platform is hosted and managed by an iPaaS service provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iPaaS service provider is responsible for the management and governance of services, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/platform\/security\">security<\/a>, software updates, and hardware management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iPaaS vendors may also provide additional capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical iPaaS platform will provide pre-built connectors and business logic that can be used to speed up the development of integration flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An iPaaS can take the management burden of integrations away from IT, which is especially important for large and scaling organizations. iPaaS also has a self-service model that allows it to scale with your integration needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To really understand what an iPaaS is and to help you evaluate integration solutions, you\u2019ll need to review&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/document\/3939992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gartner\u2019s critical capabilities of an iPaaS<\/a>. In short, Gartner believes an iPaaS should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move specific pieces of data between API endpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map data between applications, even if the data doesn\u2019t appear in a consistent format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transform data in ways that allow it to become more valuable for other systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the quality of data that comes in and improve it when necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enforce a variety of API policies, like authentication and authorization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><strong>Why enterprise integration matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of 2024, organizations are using an average of <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/saas-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">112 SaaS applications<\/a> \u2014and this number is growing, year over year. However, the count varies, <a href=\"https:\/\/ascendixtech.com\/number-saas-companies-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">based on the size of the organization<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, for a small company with fewer than 50 employees, the count of applications is 21. Whereas a large organization with more than 1000 employees might use over 200 SaaS applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As departments across your organization, from IT to finance to HR to sales, adopt an increasing number of applications to manage their function\u2019s day-to-day tasks, they\u2019re creating data silos (i.e. the information each department collects is only visible to them).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AD_4nXe8faVnmM3ivngeV2WEmc_XEuWb26-eJTu8xyAPARH9pbjGIWoHGTwwHtyB2idwBSsrS1SYXLda-hWj5HqGtlIwO7f-ystbhveTVhYrGc42z5p8htCCkzoYhDBN2UdeAMqADzzDdQkeynm1Q-4rxOqNMLgEW2QhmK2KD.png\" alt=\"As of 2024, organizations are using an average of 112 SaaS applications \u2014and this number is growing, year over year.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/data-silos\/\">data silos<\/a> cause a variety of issues. Employees have to re-enter data several times, switch between applications to perform a task, and can\u2019t uncover all the data they need to perform their jobs effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integration breaks down these data silos by allowing information to flow across various applications and systems in real-time. In turn, employees can fulfill a pressing need: using data to make timely decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/ipaas?ref=connector-ipaas\">Create automations with an enterprise iPaaS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><strong>Types of integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integration is simply the process of bringing together multiple systems so that they can work together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type of integration you need depends on what you need to connect (applications, data sources, etc.), why the integration needs to be performed, what your current integration processes are like, the level of governance required, and how the integration will be managed going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Data integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data integration is the process of collecting data from several source systems and then organizing that data in a centralized location (typically a data warehouse).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, data integration works well in numerous contexts. For instance, in the context of business intelligence (BI), analysts can analyze and make intelligent decisions from the high volumes of data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in the context of big data, organizations that collect an immense amount of information over time\u2014think Amazon or Apple\u2014can manage and analyze that info effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/what-is-data-integration\/\">Learn how to implement data integration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Application Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application integration is the process of enabling cloud apps, on-prem systems, and apps in hybrid environments to communicate with one another, typically via their application programming interfaces (APIs).<\/strong> Once connected, your data can be easily kept in sync across different applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application integration can help you do things like connect your CRM platform and your marketing automation tool to help marketers and sales reps work together productively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/what-is-application-integration\/\">Continue reading about application integration&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Cloud integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cloud integration is the process of using third-party or in-house tools to connect SaaS applications and legacy systems. <\/strong>The goal is to ensure seamless application and data synchronization.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-12-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-12-1.png\" alt=\"Cloud or cloud-based integration uses a 3rd-party tool or in-house resources, to integrate your SaaS applications and legacy systems. \" class=\"wp-image-43009\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does it do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud or cloud-based integration uses a 3rd-party tool or in-house resources, to integrate your SaaS applications and legacy systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once connected, data can be easily kept in sync across these apps and systems, which is important as more organizations move to the cloud as part of their digital transformation. It\u2019s worth noting: Cloud integration can include data integration as well as application integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/cloud-integration-guide\/\">Learn more about cloud integration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><strong>How iPaaS differs from other cloud services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To better understand iPaaS, you\u2019ll need to know how it complements and differs from other cloud-based services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Software as a Service (SaaS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/saas-integration\/\"><strong>Software as a Service (SaaS)<\/strong><\/a> is a software that\u2019s hosted over the internet. The vendors themselves manage the servers, data, and code that are required to maintain and improve the software over time. Many popular technologies you use day-to-day fall under SaaS, including Salesforce, Slack, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Integration as a Service (IaaS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Integration as a Service (IaaS)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/information-technology\/glossary\/integration-as-a-service-iaas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according to Gartner<\/a>, is an \u201cintegration functionality (secure B2B communications, data and message translation, and adapters for applications, data and cloud APIs) delivered as a service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are also worth mentioning, as when they\u2019re combined, they make up an iPaaS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/what-is-esb\/\"><strong>Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is an architecture that allows you to connect your applications via specific rules. An ESB is typically used to create integrations for internal or legacy systems. It doesn\u2019t work as well with SaaS and other cloud apps, so it\u2019s less scalable than iPaaS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Enterprise application integration (EAI)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/enterprise-application-integration\/\"><strong>Enterprise application integration (EAI)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;uses a middleware framework to connect your on-prem and cloud systems\u2014allowing data to move between them easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>API management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>API management&nbsp;<\/strong>is the process of designing, distributing, and analyzing APIs that are used to integrate applications and data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, it allows you to manage areas like governance and runtime, as well as publish a developer portal to help facilitate awareness of your endpoints.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/api-management-integration-unified\/\">&nbsp;API management is often included in an iPaaS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>iPaaS use cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some common ways that teams across your organization can use an iPaaS to improve how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-13-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-13-1.png\" alt=\"You can integrate the application your customer success managers use (your CRM) with the application your support team uses (your ITSM tool). \" class=\"wp-image-43010\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep customer support cases and issues in sync<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integrate your CRM with your ticketing systems, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/jira?ref=connector-ipaas\">Jira<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/servicenow?ref=connector-ipaas\">ServiceNow<\/a>, and connect your ticketing systems with one another to automatically route incidents to the right team, or to move tickets between teams with cross-system escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can integrate the application your customer success managers use (your CRM) with the application your support team uses (your ITSM tool). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then implement a workflow where whenever a new case is created by a customer success manager in your CRM, a new issue gets added to your ITSM tool. This lets support reps become aware of relevant issues quickly and move forward in resolving them as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect your CRM with your marketing automation platform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your marketers execute drip campaigns that build interest among prospects, your sales reps will want to know when a prospect qualifies for a sales conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/crm-marketing-automation-integration\/\">Connecting the customer relationship management (CRM) platform<\/a>&nbsp;your sales reps work on and the marketing automation tool your marketers use, can help you do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, once the apps are integrated and the data is moving between them in real-time, sales reps can learn exactly when a prospect\u2019s lead score reaches a level at which they\u2019re sales-ready. The appropriate rep can then contact the prospect quickly and be more likely to close a deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect your ERP system with your CRM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By connecting your ERP (enterprise resource planning) system with your CRM, your finance team can automatically sync customer-related fields between the two, which speeds up all kinds of finance workflows and prevents costly human errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can integrate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/netsuite?ref=connector-ipaas\">NetSuite<\/a>&nbsp;with a CRM like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/salesforce?ref=connector-ipaas\">Salesforce<\/a>&nbsp;and then implement a sync where every new Salesforce order creates an identical order in NetSuite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this integration in place, you can work on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/order-to-cash-process\/\">automating your order-to-cash<\/a>&nbsp;and other high-value business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect your applicant tracking system with your HRIS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect your applicant tracking system, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/greenhouse?ref=connector-ipaas\">Greenhouse<\/a>, and human resources information system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/hris-integration\/\">(HRIS)<\/a> to create a seamless end-to-end hiring and onboarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an example, once you\u2019ve&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/ats-hris-integration\/\">integrated your HRIS and recruiting tool<\/a>, you can then build a profile of the new hire in the HRIS using information from their account in your recruiting tool.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-14.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-14.png\" alt=\"With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), the need to connect and integrate IoT devices has become more important. \" class=\"wp-image-43012\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IoT integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Integration doesn\u2019t end with applications. With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), the need to connect and integrate IoT devices has become more important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially true when considering that an IoT system is continuously receiving and transferring data, as well as producing huge amounts of data that then need to be processed and analyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/iot-integration\/\">Integrating IoT devices<\/a>&nbsp;and data with other business and SaaS applications improves data management, collection, analytics, and processing for IoT business solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embedded integrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if you want to provide integrations to your customers between top applications and your organization\u2019s product? An&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/embedded-ipaas\/\">embedded iPaaS<\/a>&nbsp;lets you do just that while allowing your product managers and engineers to avoid the countless the hours of work that come with building integrations in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><strong>Benefits of iPaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s explore some of the reasons why it\u2019s important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. It saves your team a significant amount of time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you work in sales and need to use multiple applications to find information on a prospect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salesforce for identifying contacts at an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketo for understanding the emails they\u2019ve received from marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intercom to see what they\u2019ve said in live chat conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eventbrite to look at events they\u2019ve attended in the past<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since you\u2019re targeting several prospects at a time, it\u2019s clear that this process of hopping between applications to find information on each one isn\u2019t scalable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using an iPaaS vendor, you can display all the relevant information on a single platform. From our example, this means you can look at a prospect in Salesforce and see all of the emails they\u2019ve received from marketing, their previous live chat conversations, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. It can move data in real time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond accessing data within the apps they use, your employees need visibility into real-time data. It\u2019s only with this type of data that your employees can engage in specific activities successfully, such as solving customer issues quickly or responding to inbound leads soon after they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An iPaaS solution neatly addresses this, as it can share data across the cloud applications and on-premise systems that are integrated in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. It protects your data and keeps you compliant.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An iPaaS can protect your data by managing access. Also, it can provide fraud detection and intruder alerts (which are easy to uncover and act on, since you\u2019re using a centralized platform).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These protection measures can safeguard your reputation with customers as well as keep you compliant with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. It prevents human errors.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of manually transferring data between applications can leave you vulnerable to making mistakes\u2014you\u2019re human, after all. An iPaaS can mitigate any by automatically transferring the data for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. It improves employee and customer satisfaction.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping employees easily access and use the data they need empowers them to focus less on the tedious, mind-numbing parts of their work and more on the strategic, exciting tasks. This, in turn, should significantly improve their day-to-day happiness at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers are also set to benefit. Employees can now respond to customers faster when there\u2019s an issue, resolve customer issues more thoughtfully, and make fewer mistakes on important items, like invoices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/08\/the-key-to-happy-customers-happy-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research has shown<\/a>&nbsp;that a happier employee base generally provides better customer experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AD_4nXcrOcAglcNzsc9CSnrp8OL3N6PLIVHuJN7xNIwOPbaFyreTf3o7PIP61IsAXdobC_NSVDmnZGVgk0tpDEqmwAugyKNjJ3WYZ9t_wylkvyrN4YSRjycerfyXquFxjr-aCZgQbFTVDAkeynm1Q-4rxOqNMLgEW2QhmK2KD.png\" alt=\"By having a centralized view of your integration ecosystem, your iPaaS provider can help you easily identify issues\u2014such as data loss or data inconsistencies across systems.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. It helps you spot and troubleshoot issues across your integrations.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By having a centralized view of your integration ecosystem, your iPaaS provider can help you easily identify issues\u2014such as data loss or data inconsistencies across systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/ipaas-benefits\/\"><em>The complete list of benefits that an iPaaS provides<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. It offers a library of pre-built connectors.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of building an app\u2019s API can be time-intensive for your developers, especially when there are several apps you\u2019re looking to connect and the integration capabilities you\u2019re looking for are fairly complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To solve this, many iPaaS solutions offer pre-built connectors, allowing you to leverage the apps\u2019 API endpoints simply through authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\"><strong>Challenges of iPaaS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s explore some challenges one can face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Data Security concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integrated nature of iPaaS raises concerns about data breaches and cyberattacks. This is mainly because these integrations involve sharing sensitive data with the cloud and third-party providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This, however, can be mitigated by ensuring that access controls and data encryption comply with the necessary regulations and industry standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Complexity around Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While iPaaS is built to address different business needs, it is still challenging to achieve a state of simple integration. This is because every system is different when considering the various workflows, protocols, and diverse data formats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integration process on its own is also complex as it involves mapping data fields and ensuring a level of compatibility between different applications. All these are common integration pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Scalability and growth concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it is important to consider the future and how your iPaaS can accommodate business requirements, it is also essential to factor in how this new, increasing task performs under heavy loads, increasing data volume, and availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will ensure paramount efficiency and adaptability. Ignoring this will lead to performance bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Vendor Lock-In dilemma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When considering iPaaS, it is crucial to consider its interoperability and compatibility with other systems. This will help prevent vendor lock-in and from being overly dependent on the vendor. This way, you can always migrate to an alternative if the need arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Monitoring and Analytics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the complexity of the integrations, monitoring, and managing can be challenging. Thus, it is always important to use robust monitoring tools to operate and navigate the landscape much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these challenges exist in every traditional iPaaS, we can avoid and address a couple of them. We have a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/ipaas-challenges\/\">&nbsp;detailed post that comprehensively explains how you can address your iPaaS concerns and how Workato can help you address them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-15.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Workato-15.png\" alt=\"Ninety-four percent of professionals at enterprise organizations prefer using a unified platform to integrate applications and build workflow automation.\" class=\"wp-image-43013\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\"><strong>Why iPaaS doesn\u2019t address the needs of today\u2019s enterprise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As valuable as an iPaaS is, it has two serious limitations: It isn\u2019t scalable, and it can\u2019t automate processes. These shortcomings likely explain the following eye-popping stat we uncovered in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/ai-in-business-2025\/\">\u201c2025 Work automation and AI index\u201d report<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ninety-four percent of professionals at enterprise organizations prefer using a unified platform to integrate applications and build workflow automation. They favor this approach instead of relying on multiple systems for better efficiency and streamlined operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at each shortcoming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. It lacks scalability and efficacy across lines of business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to have a technical background to use a traditional iPaaS, which restricts the number of people who can use it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bCGEN1hsCmcaLjKdeVbhNyDZ8wR09JtaXYGbOolLLrb3RcNsCMsCNIwzxSZEjbKf1ma6XXrSYmaUdHr67C5ubq32uHssjKQrn2uIA0vaJnDbEu1TGkB6aYhSZZzjeMREh5M5QDmOStmYF5LS1p1etj0.png\" alt=\"A breakdown on the teams that can and can't use an iPaaS.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that as your organization adopts more applications over time, the process of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/saas-integration\/\">integrating any app<\/a> is likely to get delayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our report proves this issue is already widespread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cioreview.com\/news\/89-percent-of-companies-struggle-with-data-system-integration-backlog-nid-34686-cid-125.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">89% of companies<\/a> are reporting struggles with their system and data integration backlogs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20240226935557\/en\/New-Research-Finds-9-out-of-10-Enterprises-Experience-Challenges-Integrating-AI-into-Their-Tech-Stack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">90% of IT industry leaders<\/a> are reporting difficulties while integrating AI functionalities into their existing systems. Thus, highlighting the complexity of the latest technical stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small group of iPaaS users also aren\u2019t experts in each line of business. This can cause them to miss out on building workflows that benefit their teams. A <a href=\"https:\/\/smatechnologies.com\/resource\/the-state-of-automation-2024-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">survey<\/a> carried out among 580 US-based executives from insurance sectors, banking, and credit unions found that 38% currently use iPaaS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This highlights the fact that iPaaS lags behind other automation tools in terms of satisfaction. The reason might be the technology&#8217;s newness or lack of industry-specific solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. It can\u2019t automate workflows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gone are the days when you use one platform to build integrations and another to build automation. Business users want and expect to do both in a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A traditional iPaaS, however, can\u2019t build workflow automation. Why? Because it can\u2019t \u201clisten\u201d to your applications for business events (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/automation-triggers-guide\/\">triggers<\/a>) and then use an event to deliver real-time outcomes (actions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This limitation also prevents an iPaaS from using bots. Bots can make your workflow automation all the more valuable, as they can communicate information from applications to a communications platform, like Slack. This allows your team to get the data it needs, quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\"><strong>The Future of iPaaS: An Enterprise Automation Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An enterprise automation platform has the integration functionality of an iPaaS, and neatly addresses its drawbacks. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. There are no coding requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that just about anyone can use an EA platform to build and maintain integrations and workflow automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WA0tCA927wj1Vbrmqct4nb9ZHnC_KB_HlZ62ZjKZrANfn5un_WlWmJmDcIPN7EzgQjCeCdQ5ddYibRzfiwf6l8bepP2W0kdB5sbqYHEiFrOSZA4tXilqQqCPWHB2zlhoPiHH8pYNMCfx7eI0LV2Fh-c.png\" alt=\"The teams that can use an integration-led automation platform.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cuts down on bottlenecks and allows organizations to be agile in managing their processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also saves engineers and IT staff time, which they can reallocate towards more business-critical activities. Basile Senesi, Head of Sales Operations at Fundbox, adds more on this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article__quote article__quote_v1\">\r\n    <div class=\"article__quote-decor\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"article__quote-text\">\r\n\t\tFrankly, our engineering team\u2019s highest and best use case isn\u2019t maintaining a data pathway into Salesforce\u2014it\u2019s innovating and building out our product.    <\/div>\r\n\t        <div class=\"article__quote-author\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <span class=\"article__quote-author-name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBasile Senesi\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <span class=\"article__quote-author-position\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHead of Sales Operations at Fundbox\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Organizations can use it to build integrations and automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, organizations can now use an EA platform to connect their apps, monitor their events, and act on them instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. It enables a built-in bot framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use a variety of bots to share information with employees in the communications tools they use every day. In addition to sharing information from your applications, bots can use artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver even more personalized experiences for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a bot can use AI to qualify a sales lead and to determine which sales rep they send it to (it considers factors like which reps can take on more leads and where they\u2019re located).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/cloud-integration-guide\/\"><em>Everything you need to know about cloud integration<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. It allows for an extremely fast go-to-market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An EA platform can help you go from ideating a workflow to taking it live&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.workato.com\/go-live-times?ref=connector-ipaas\">within a week<\/a>! This can help your organization be more productive, move faster, and better appreciate the business technology team (which is a serious issue, as just<a href=\"https:\/\/discover.workato.com\/state-of-business-technology-lp\/p\/1?ref=connector-ipaas\">&nbsp;18% of BT professionals feel appreciated<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. It offers community recipes so you can build quality automation, quickly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An EA platform allows you to see how other organizations use automation via recipes (steps the platform follows to do the work between your apps). This can help you brainstorm automations, or even copy one directly\u2014which you can later customize to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. It\u2019s infinitely scalable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since an EA platform operates in the cloud, it enables instant provisioning, 100% uptime, and zero maintenance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workato\u2019s CEO, Vijay Tella, offers more on why you need to use an enterprise automation platform instead of an iPaaS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vijay Tella, Workato CEO: Welcome to the New Era of Automation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G2COKKCuA_w?start=708&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11\"><strong>Workato offers the only enterprise automation platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workato\u2019s team of executives has a history of starting and building forward-looking integration companies. This includes the likes of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tibco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TIBCO<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oracle.com\/middleware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oracle Fusion Middleware<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While working at these companies, they began to ideate a more powerful platform that fully addresses the needs of the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would be built in the cloud, and manage all types of applications, data, and APIs; it would allow you to build workflow automation that transforms business processes end-to-end; it would empower any business user to build integrations and automation under the governance of IT; and it would make use of AI-powered chatbots so that anyone can access the data they need in their communications platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They turned this vision into a reality by building the only enterprise automation platform in the market: Workato.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"article__cta\">\r\n\t\t            <div class=\"article__cta-no\">\r\n\t\t\t\t                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/request_demo?ref=connector-ipaas\">Learn how Workato can help your organization transform business processes by scheduling a demo with one of our automation experts.<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide to iPaaS (integration Platform as a Service) offers an overview of iPaaS and example use-cases for businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":12018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automation-integration"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is iPaaS? 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