Application Program Interface (API): A Path to Seamless Software Integration

Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) are being used by companies to organize and streamline their document processes to increase productivity and efficiency. Many of these companies also use customized software that is specific to their industry and business needs. In many cases this software is written and maintained by in-house programmers or consultants. Integration between the EDMS and the customized software is much desired because of the improved efficiencies and savings this effort can produce. Integration on a very basic level will prevent duplicate data entry and on a much deeper level might involve document creation or workflow. The integration can be accomplished using an Application Program Interface (API) that comes along with the EDMS Application.