Integration of IT Applications in Local Government Computer Systems

Abstract

Integration of IT applications in companies has always been a hot topic in recent years, leading to the creation of a new working style in the software: Enterprise Application Integration. To present the essence and very detailed image of this, is a main purpose of the paper. After a literature review, authors have described a chosen system, which is being used by the local government entities. The first part of the article traces the evolution of embedded computing applications management companies and the problems that were inevitable faced during the integration efforts. Then, in the article, the infrastructure of EAI is presented, with the detailed description of its: Front, Back, Middle and Web Office areas. In the practical part of the article the structure of Romanian Local Government is presented. And the last of part of the article is derived to Document Management System – a system used in local government authorities. The summary contains authors’ own considerations and conclusions.