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Techopedia defines System integration (SI) as:

 "An IT or engineering process or phase concerned with joining different subsystems or components as one extensive system. It ensures that each integrated subsystem functions as required. SI is also used to add value to a system through new functionalities provided by connecting functions of different systems."

But what exactly does that mean to someone who is seriously looking for a smart, 21st century way of competing in an ever-growing global, online market place, but who is not particularly tech-savvy?

Think of it as a diverse group of independent people, each with a unique skill, coming together from various countries to fulfil a project. Only by knowing common languages, for example, English, French or Spanish, can the group communicate with one another effectively and create a system to complete their task.

Integrated software are various independent applications designed to perform specific tasks, which are also designed to talk to other independent software using a common technological language. When the relevant software combine, they create one large, super-efficient, automated, streamlined system to operate a business. In much the same way as we see in any major outlets, such as McDonald's.

Here are just a few are the tasks integrated software can achieve:

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There are thousands of intelligent software available, which boast of being able to accomplish multi-function tasks. Each can sound like the answer to your prayers. However, not all software is compatible (speaks a similar language).

You need to learn which software to use for your particular business niche and how to use it effectively. Without the correct software integration, then systemization, automation, and streamlining your operation is impossible to achieve.

Many people waste hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars buying, what they believe to be, the right software for their operation, only to find that the software doesn't integrate (talk) with one another effectively, causing major glitches. The chaos and frustration can be overwhelming.

Are Not only precious financial resources wasted, but also valuable time. This failure can be so stressful that the person gives up. However, the only thing giving up achieves is to stay stuck in the old, time consuming labour-intensive groove of doing business. Therefore, companies slip into obscurity in today's, fast-paced world of tech-savvy, online marketing and sales.

Customer relationship management (CRM) automatically manages a company's interaction with current and potential customers. It uses data analysis about consumers' purchase history to improve business relationships, specifically focusing on customer retention and ultimately driving sales growth.