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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Clean, Connected Data Is The Foundation Of AI—iPaaS Makes It Possible
Businesses need connected, clean and contextual data to unlock AI's true power. iPaaS makes that ... More possible. It cuts through complexity to lay the foundation for AI success. 'If we don't address the chaos of disconnected systems now, the AI revolution could slip through our fingers before we even begin to harness its power,' writes Steve Lucas in his new book, Digital Impact: The Human Element of AI-Driven Transformation. 'Chaos' isn't an overstatement. The average large organization runs hundreds of cloud applications, resulting in thousands of data sources spread across on-premise and cloud locations. Most of these apps and data sources are disconnected. Layering AI on top of this fragmented and siloed digital infrastructure won't produce good results; it only adds more chaos. Simply put, poor data quality makes AI useless. Organizations that don't solve their data problems to prepare for AI are risking irrelevance, Lucas warns. 'Businesses with disconnected systems will not survive the coming change,' he writes in Digital Impact. 'You can have the shiniest, fanciest AI model at the heart of your business, but AI won't understand your business if your systems aren't integrated and processes aren't automated.' To properly harness AI's power, companies need connected, quality, real-time, context-rich data. Yet digital transformation projects that completely overhaul a company's apps and data systems are extremely time-consuming, expensive and disruptive. Lucas shares integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) provides an elegant solution to data woes. In addition to being a national best-selling author, Lucas is also chairman and CEO of Boomi, which launched the cloud-based iPaaS category nearly two decades ago. iPaaS is a cloud-based solution that connects and automates the flow of data across an organization's software systems. 'iPaaS is like a centralized hub of data activity that allows companies to connect systems and manage data with minimal custom development; it serves as a foundational platform for integrating AI with structured enterprise data,' says Andy Park, co-founder of Team Central, a no-code iPaaS tool. Team Central was developed at my company, Centric Consulting, and later spun out into its own organization. Until recently iPaaS has flown somewhat under the radar as a tool for helping companies get AI ready, and the market demand is poised for growth, says both Lucas and Park. Even though many companies have complex, thorny data issues to tackle before they can fully leverage AI, iPaaS is well-suited for the challenge. It can solve the main roadblocks companies face in getting their data ready for AI. Lucas refers to iPaaS as a 'Swiss Army knife' for data access and orchestration. For one, iPaaS eliminates data silos. It connects all the data sources across an enterprise. This data connection is the foundation of AI success. 'Every app, every API, every piece of enterprise knowledge has to be accessible to AI,' Lucas says in an interview. He compares an organization's data to the human nervous system, and iPaaS as the tool that connects all the neural pathways. Just like a human brain can't function with faulty neural pathways, AI can't work without clear and easy access to all the information across an organization. Furthermore, iPaaS helps companies maintain clean, consistent data. It syncs across all the systems in an organization, so whenever an employee or customer updates data in one place, iPaaS automatically updates it everywhere else. For example, if a customer updates their email in an online store, iPaaS makes sure the information is also changed in your marketing email and shipping platforms. This way, employees across the entire organization always have the most up-to-date information. iPaaS also understands the context for an organization's data, which Lucas says is especially crucial for AI agents to function. 'For example, if I asked an agent for my sales forecast, the agent must know where the information lives and understand how you think about forecasting. That's contextual metadata. iPaaS has the location and the context, not just the data itself,' he says. Finally, because iPaaS automatically maintains clean, connected, context-rich data, analytics are not only accurate but easy to access, helping companies achieve informed, agile decision making—an essential capability as the pace of new technology accelerates. Perhaps the biggest advantage of iPaaS is that it allows companies to begin unlocking AI benefits without embarking on a full-scale digital transformation project. Or, iPaaS can serve as a first step toward digital transformation, allowing a company to begin modernizing and achieve some quick wins without going through a giant overhaul or a rip-and-replace transformation. Many organizations have put off cleaning up their data and modernizing their tech stack for a long time, because leaders know it's a complicated, expensive, time-consuming and risky process, especially for organizations carrying a heavy tech debt. 'Companies know they have all this technology that's been cobbled together with duct tape and chicken wire over the last few decades,' Park says. 'Cleaning up data and implementing automation technology to programmatically govern data quality has been long overdue, but it's an intimidating prospect. By leveraging iPaaS, businesses can start preparing their data for AI without the need for a complete modernization from the ground up.' iPaaS offers a practical alternative to full-scale digital transformation because the technology is low- or no-code and relatively easy to implement. iPaaS is a cost-effective and low-risk solution because it requires little to no custom development. Its lightweight nature, especially when compared to other platforms, makes it a practical choice for businesses looking to streamline integration without heavy IT investment. 'A more traditional way of integrating might take 10,000 lines of code; there are zero lines of code in our solution,' Park says. 'So the amount of time savings and the amount of complexity in the solution is dramatically reduced. You don't have to create a new framework or structure to manage security, accessibility and logic— iPaaS provides a pre-built, scalable infrastructure that reduces this complexity so you can focus more on proper data mapping, business rules and data transformation.' Businesses need connected, clean and contextual data to unlock AI's true power. iPaas makes that possible. It cuts through complexity to lay the foundation for AI success.
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Boomi Recognised As A Leader For The 11th Time In 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ For Integration Platform As A Service
Press Release – Boomi With more than 23,000 customers including LEGO, Tropicana, and Moderna and new strategic agreements with AWS and ServiceNow, Boomi is continuing to double down on AI-powered, enterprise-grade integration. Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), for the 11th consecutive time – the longest in the report's history. In our opinion, Boomi's continued industry recognition reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer success, and ecosystem growth. Over the past year, Boomi has accelerated its investments in AI agent management, API management, and data management to help enterprises connect everything with one platform and drive intelligent automation at scale. Key advancements include: Launch of Boomi Agentstudio for AI Agent Management: Boomi recently introduced the only full agent lifecycle management solution that allows organisations to simply design, govern, and orchestrate all AI agents at scale, helping unlock hyperproductivity responsibly. Comprehensive API Management Capabilities: Boomi's expanded API Management capabilities provide cloud-scale APIM and address the growing problem of API sprawl through federated governance of all APIs — adding security, visibility, and value across the enterprise. Modern Data Integration: With the addition of Boomi Data Integration (formerly Rivery), customers can leverage a single platform for integrating apps, data, APIs, and AI agents. Boomi Data Integration complements existing Boomi DataHub capabilities that provide synchronisation and governance as the foundation for trusted data. Customer and Partner Momentum Accelerates With more than 23,000 customers globally, Boomi continues to be the trusted integration and automation partner for enterprises across industries, including customers like Lego, Tropicana, and Moderna, who rely on Boomi to connect and automate their business-critical applications and data. Boomi's thriving partner network has also seen significant expansion, with leading global system integrators (GSIs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and cloud hyperscalers deepening their collaboration with Boomi to deliver cutting-edge integration and automation solutions. Boomi's recent strategic agreements with AWS and ServiceNow enhance customer experiences through AI-powered self-service solutions. A Proven Leader in Integration and Automation 'As organisations continue their journey to becoming AI-driven enterprises, integration and automation have never been more critical,' said Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO at Boomi. 'I believe Boomi's continued recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS underscores our relentless focus on innovation and our commitment to enabling our customers and partners to achieve their digital transformation goals. We are honored to be a Leader in this category and remain dedicated to delivering the most advanced, AI-enabled automation platform on the market.' View the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here. About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organisations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionising the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at
Techday NZ
22-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Boomi extends leadership streak in Gartner Quadrant for iPaaS
Boomi has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) for the 11th consecutive year. This marks the longest leadership streak in the history of the report, which evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute. The recognition reflects Boomi's recent focus on AI-driven integration, API management, and data management to help enterprises unify connections across their technology landscape. In recent months, Boomi has accelerated its investment in artificial intelligence capabilities. Among its latest advancements is the launch of Boomi Agentstudio, described by the company as the only full agent lifecycle management solution available. This platform supports the design, governance, and orchestration of AI agents at scale, which Boomi says can assist organisations in managing productivity and responsible AI adoption. Boomi has also enhanced its Application Programming Interface (API) management capabilities. The company states that its expanded API Management now provides cloud-scale oversight of APIs and addresses the growing problem of API sprawl across businesses. By introducing federated governance, Boomi aims to deliver improved security, visibility, and value for APIs throughout enterprises. Another significant update is the integration of Boomi Data Integration, previously known as Rivery, into its platform. This addition is intended to simplify the process for customers who need to integrate applications, data, APIs, and AI agents using a single unified solution. According to Boomi, this complements its existing DataHub capabilities, enhancing synchronisation and governance as the foundation for trusted data management. Boomi currently provides services to over 23,000 customers worldwide, including organisations such as LEGO, Tropicana, and Moderna. The company reports that these enterprises depend on Boomi to connect and automate their essential business applications and data processes. The company's partner network has experienced further expansion, with global system integrators, independent software vendors, and major cloud hyperscalers increasing their collaborations with Boomi. Recent agreements with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ServiceNow are cited as avenues to enhance customer experiences, particularly through the use of AI-powered self-service solutions. Steve Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Boomi, commented on the achievement, stating: "As organisations continue their journey to becoming AI-driven enterprises, integration and automation have never been more critical." "I believe Boomi's continued recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS underscores our relentless focus on innovation and our commitment to enabling our customers and partners to achieve their digital transformation goals. We are honored to be a Leader in this category and remain dedicated to delivering the most advanced, AI-enabled automation platform on the market." The Gartner Magic Quadrant assessments are based on independent analyst evaluations. Gartner has included a disclaimer noting that it does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, nor does it advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest recognitions. The reports are described as the opinions of Gartner's research organisation and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner also disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, regarding its research. Boomi was previously known as Dell Boomi in prior years between 2014 and 2019.
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Boomi Recognised As A Leader For The 11th Time In 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ For Integration Platform As A Service
Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), for the 11th consecutive time – the longest in the report's history. In our opinion, Boomi's continued industry recognition reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer success, and ecosystem growth. Over the past year, Boomi has accelerated its investments in AI agent management, API management, and data management to help enterprises connect everything with one platform and drive intelligent automation at scale. Key advancements include: Launch of Boomi Agentstudio for AI Agent Management: Boomi recently introduced the only full agent lifecycle management solution that allows organisations to simply design, govern, and orchestrate all AI agents at scale, helping unlock hyperproductivity responsibly. Comprehensive API Management Capabilities: Boomi's expanded API Management capabilities provide cloud-scale APIM and address the growing problem of API sprawl through federated governance of all APIs — adding security, visibility, and value across the enterprise. Modern Data Integration: With the addition of Boomi Data Integration (formerly Rivery), customers can leverage a single platform for integrating apps, data, APIs, and AI agents. Boomi Data Integration complements existing Boomi DataHub capabilities that provide synchronisation and governance as the foundation for trusted data. Customer and Partner Momentum Accelerates With more than 23,000 customers globally, Boomi continues to be the trusted integration and automation partner for enterprises across industries, including customers like Lego, Tropicana, and Moderna, who rely on Boomi to connect and automate their business-critical applications and data. Boomi's thriving partner network has also seen significant expansion, with leading global system integrators (GSIs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and cloud hyperscalers deepening their collaboration with Boomi to deliver cutting-edge integration and automation solutions. Boomi's recent strategic agreements with AWS and ServiceNow enhance customer experiences through AI-powered self-service solutions. A Proven Leader in Integration and Automation 'As organisations continue their journey to becoming AI-driven enterprises, integration and automation have never been more critical,' said Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO at Boomi. 'I believe Boomi's continued recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS underscores our relentless focus on innovation and our commitment to enabling our customers and partners to achieve their digital transformation goals. We are honored to be a Leader in this category and remain dedicated to delivering the most advanced, AI-enabled automation platform on the market.' View the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here. About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organisations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionising the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boomi Recognized as a Leader for the 11th Time in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service
Boomi Believes Its Leadership in AI, API Management, and Data Management Advancements Will Drive Strong Customer and Partner Momentum CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), for the 11th consecutive time – the longest in the report's history. In our opinion, Boomi's continued industry recognition reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, customer success, and ecosystem growth. Over the past year, Boomi has accelerated its investments in AI agent management, API management, and data management to help enterprises connect everything with one platform and drive intelligent automation at scale. Key advancements include: Launch of Boomi Agentstudio for AI Agent Management: Boomi recently introduced the only full agent lifecycle management solution that allows organizations to simply design, govern, and orchestrate all AI agents at scale, helping unlock hyperproductivity responsibly. Comprehensive API Management Capabilities: Boomi's expanded API Management capabilities provide cloud-scale APIM and address the growing problem of API sprawl through federated governance of all APIs — adding security, visibility, and value across the enterprise. Modern Data Integration: With the addition of Boomi Data Integration (formerly Rivery), customers can leverage a single platform for integrating apps, data, APIs, and AI agents. Boomi Data Integration complements existing Boomi DataHub capabilities that provide synchronization and governance as the foundation for trusted data. Customer and Partner Momentum Accelerates With more than 23,000 customers globally, Boomi continues to be the trusted integration and automation partner for enterprises across industries, including customers like Lego, Tropicana, and Moderna, who rely on Boomi to connect and automate their business-critical applications and data. Boomi's thriving partner network has also seen significant expansion, with leading global system integrators (GSIs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and cloud hyperscalers deepening their collaboration with Boomi to deliver cutting-edge integration and automation solutions. Boomi's recent strategic agreements with AWS and ServiceNow enhance customer experiences through AI-powered self-service solutions. A Proven Leader in Integration and Automation "As organizations continue their journey to becoming AI-driven enterprises, integration and automation have never been more critical," said Steve Lucas, Chairman and CEO at Boomi. "I believe Boomi's continued recognition as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS underscores our relentless focus on innovation and our commitment to enabling our customers and partners to achieve their digital transformation goals. We are honored to be a Leader in this category and remain dedicated to delivering the most advanced, AI-enabled automation platform on the market." View the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here. Additional Resources See why Boomi was recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS here Follow Boomi on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Gartner Disclaimer: Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integration Platform as a Service, Andrew Humphreys, Andrew Comes, Keith Guttridge, Allan Wilkins, May 19, 2025. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Note: Boomi was recognized as Dell Boomi from 2014 to 2019. About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organizations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionizing the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at © 2025 Boomi, LP. Boomi, the 'B' logo, and Boomiverse are trademarks of Boomi, LP or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All rights reserved. Other names or marks may be the trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts Analyst Relations Contact: Kate MauserAnalyst +1.760.351.6780Media Relations Contact: Kristen WalkerGlobal Corporate +1.415.613.8320 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
