SAP Exchange Infrastructure

SAP calls XI an integration broker because it mediates between entities with varying requirements in terms of connectivity, format, and protocols. According to SAP, XI reduces integration costs by providing a common repository for interfaces. The central component of SAP XI is the SAP Integration Server, which facilitates interaction between diverse operating systems and applications across internal and external networked computer systems.

Read more about SAP Exchange Infrastructure: - SearchSAP.com offers an Introduction to the SAP XI infrastructure. - The SAP Web site provides a white paper about SAP XI.

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