# Good for low frequency data synchronization between applications
# Sharing information between very divergent applications.
# In different languages, platforms, assumptions.
# Need a common data transfer mechanism that can be used by a variety of languages and platforms but that feels natural to each.
# Need to agree on file naming convention and format and frequency / timing of transfer
# Ex. Change in Customer address in Customer master needs to be propagated to say Loyalty system
# Technologies: FTP, SFTP (Secure)
# Files are a universal storage mechanism, built into any enterprise operating system and available from any enterprise language.
# Basic Principle
Have each application produce files that contain the information the other applications must consume. Integrators take the responsibility of transforming files into different formats. Produce the files at regular intervals according to the nature of the business. Format of file should be decided upon so that information is exchange.
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