Software integration
Connects systems. Creates added value.
Software integration: your systems talk to each other
Grown IT landscapes consisting of cloud, legacy and IoT are complex. Professional software integration is the key to ensuring that everything works together reliably. We connect ERP, CRM, platforms and devices via clear APIs and stable processes. MaibornWolff delivers strategy, API development and implementation - pragmatically, securely and measurably.
Less technology. Better Business.
How integration succeeds without frictional losses
We create guidelines that connect teams instead of slowing them down: central standards and consistent interfaces. This creates governance without any bureaucracy, so that every API contributes to your target image.
Security-by-Design with IAM, OAuth2 and OIDC protects your data from day 1. We agree realistic SLAs with you and build APIs in such a way that they reliably keep these promises during operation.
Whether synchronous via REST/GraphQL or asynchronous via Messagebroker: We implement interfaces in all forms. Including clean contracts and stable backends. Provider or consumer side? We deliver both.
Contract tests and clear documentation make it possible to plan changes. AI provides support, humans verify the result. For reliable integration without nasty surprises during operation under load.
Who we build digital bridges for
We are industry all-rounders: from automotive and tourism to energy and public. But what really unites our customers is the complexity of their landscape. Very often, they face one of these three challenges:
Do you have data or services that others want to use? We make your interfaces fit for the big stage. We ensure high-load stability, clean documentation and protection against misuse. So that you control who uses your data and your API becomes a real product that earns you money.
Are you bundling external services, such as for booking platforms or logistics dashboards? We integrate 3rd party APIs into your core system so cleanly that your operations remain stable. Thanks to targeted abstraction, changes at the provider do not lead to internal conversions - and even a hiccup from the partner is intercepted before it reaches your users.
Do you have treasures in the basement (legacy systems, ERP ...) and visions in the cloud? We lay the cables in between. We harmonize heterogeneous worlds and ensure that specialist applications, SaaS services and old monoliths finally talk to each other in a meaningful way. For IT that accelerates rather than slows down.
We provide neutral and targeted support: from determining the current situation to the roadmap. Whether pure consulting or a complete implementation team: you decide how much support you need.
From pain point to solution: our range of services
Software integration should be effective, not disruptive. We tackle typical hurdles pragmatically - with clear architecture and resilient implementation. Where does the shoe pinch for you?
We structure the interaction between ERP, SaaS and existing systems. Instead of rigid processes, we establish an integration strategy that connects teams. We define central standards and interface guidelines that create governance without putting the brakes on bureaucracy.
An API is often an open door. We close it for unauthorized persons. With IAM, OAuth2 and OIDC, we integrate security directly into the architecture. In this way, we ensure that data only flows where it should; audit-proof and protected from day 1.
We rely on contract tests and clear SLAs to ensure that providers and consumers do not work at cross purposes. Whether REST, GraphQL or event streaming: we build resilient connections that remain stable even if a connected system fails, delivers errors or a new API version jeopardizes your roadmap.
We turn mere interfaces into real products. With clean documentation and a developer portal, we ensure that your APIs can be used efficiently not only by developers, but also by AI agents in the future. For business models that scale.
This is what networked IT looks like in practice
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To the NETZSCH referenceNETZSCH: Development of an IoT platformCloudData/Data PlatformsIoTTo the NETZSCH referenceUnified IoT platform for 3 business units, harmonization of existing IoT solutions
To the NETZSCH referenceIoT device connectivity, visualization software for data analysis, cloud infrastructure, operations
To the NETZSCH referenceQuick testing in the cloud infrastructure, fast integration of use cases such as predictive maintenance, process optimizations, etc.
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See BMW Group referenceBMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy systemIT Consulting & StrategyIT ModernizationManufacturingSee BMW Group referenceIT modernization, replacement of a 20-year-old legacy system
See BMW Group referenceStep-by-step migration to a modern, flexible architecture & platform
See BMW Group referenceHigh stability & reliability, long-term scalability
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See DER Touristik referenceDER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformCloudWeb & Portal PlatformsIT ScalingSee DER Touristik referenceConsolidation of websites onto a scalable travel booking platform
See DER Touristik referenceMulti-tenant platform in microservice architecture, cloud infrastructure & migration (AWS), digital design, testing
See DER Touristik referenceModern user experience, forward-looking travel experience platform
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See DEKRA referenceDEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationCloudIT Consulting & StrategyIT ModernizationSee DEKRA referenceOperational & technical harmonization of the legacy IT landscape
See DEKRA referenceEnterprise architecture as co-creation by the lead architects of all IT business units
See DEKRA referenceEA community worldwide for all operational units
Fairness by design: Your independence is our goal
Good software integration must not be a shackle. We don't build a black box that only we understand. Instead, we rely on open standards and seamless documentation that enables your own teams to manage the system themselves in the long term.
This also includes looking ahead: we plan versioning and API evolution from day 1. So that your interfaces remain stable even if your software continues to evolve in the background. We don't leave chaos behind, but a tidy architecture that grows with your business.
Frequently asked questions about software integration
What is software integration?
Software integration ensures that different IT systems communicate with each other securely and stably. It is the key to connecting ERP, SaaS and existing systems without data silos. With the help of APIs, we ensure that your entire application landscape speaks the same language and that digital processes function smoothly across system boundaries.
What is the difference between software and data integration?
While data integration (data warehouse, BI) bundles data retrospectively for analyses, software integration ensures the live interaction of your operational systems.
An example from the tourism industry illustrates this:
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Software integration: you book your summer vacation with the tour operator and the system checks availability with the airline in the background in real time. The process is running.
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Data integration: The tour operator links CRM, weather data and flight delays to analyze why customers are dissatisfied. This is where insights are gained.
We make sure that your operational processes work live - and not just the subsequent analysis.
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Why are APIs important for my AI strategy?
AI agents and LLMs do not click on websites like humans, they need to use interfaces. Clean API development is the basic prerequisite for modern AI tools to be able to interact with your company. We build your APIs so that they can be used efficiently not only by humans, but also by autonomous agents.