I have been working with integration for almost 25 years and I have always tried to maintain vendor neutrality with EMRs and integration engines.  However, I often get asked my opinion on what’s my favorite.  Each EMR and integration engine has their strong points and weaknesses. 

I admit, I have been doing this for a long time.  I have enjoyed my career and I have encountered so many talented and incredible people along the way.  However, can I say that I have found that there is some misconception about integration.  This article is not meant to be divisive or “point the finger” at anyone, but to help bring about understanding about some of the misconceptions of integration.

• Integration is not just the responsibility of the Interface Analyst.  Each sending and receiving application is responsible for the entire stream of data.