Software delivery & architecture · Core

Integration

Also called: system integration

ELI5

Make two systems exchange information or functions.

Used in conversation

“The integration reduces manual data entry.”

Definition

A connection enabling systems, data or workflows to work together.

Here “Integration” means: A connection enabling systems, data or workflows to work together.

Pitch context

You will see “Integration” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16