software integration

noun
UK /ˈsɒftweə ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/
US /ˈsɔːftwer ˌɪntəˈɡreɪʃən/

Software integration is when different computer programs are joined together so they can work as a team.

The school used software integration to connect the lunch payment app with the student records system.

SYNONYMS

system integrationapplication integrationsoftware connectionprogram linkingsystem interoperability

RELATED WORDS

APImiddlewaredata exchangeworkflow automationenterprise architecture

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of combining separate software components into a single working system.

The company's software integration took six months and involved merging three legacy platforms.

3. The technical practice of making applications share data and functions automatically.

Good software integration means the CRM and billing tools update each other without manual entry.

4. A project or service that connects different IT systems for an organization.

They hired a consultant to oversee the software integration after the merger.

5. The state of being connected and able to operate together seamlessly.

True software integration lets users move between apps without noticing the seams.