Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) has been in the mainstream for the past few years. Companies deploying EAI solutions have reaped significant measurable ROI in terms of cost savings and working capital benefits. However, over the past few years, there has been a significant evolution in the EAI technology and as a result, a change in the market place landscape, resulting in the emergence of new paradigms with-in the EAI space. The paper attempts to understand the factors influencing the paradigm shift, the emerging trends in EAI and its implications for people who hold a stake in its success.
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