To get you on the right track with Software as a Service (SaaS) data integration technology, we spoke with Rick Sherman, founder of Athena IT Solutions, on the current and future state of SaaS integration, how it compares to on-premise data integration technology and more. Rick also shares insights on on-premise vs. hosted middleware and internal integration vs. hiring a services provider.

In this 12-minute podcast, listeners will:

• Learn about the current state of SaaS data integration technology, its current maturity level and how it compares to on-premise integration products
• Find out if SaaS data integration is still geared to small and midsize businesses or if enterprises can also benefit from the technology
• Hear about pros and cons of using SaaS integration tools as opposed to on-premise software and some key items to consider when deciding on which to go with
• Learn if their data integration work should be conducted by an internal team or outsourced to an integration services provider
• Hear key questions to ask SaaS data integration vendors during the evaluation phase of the implementation