Component Architecture

Legacy systems turn every change into a major undertaking

In many companies, the components of the software used are tightly interconnected. Adding or updating a single function can affect the entire system, resulting in significant testing, coordination, and approval effort. As a result, new business requirements are often implemented only as part of major updates, and operating costs increase with every custom interface. At the same time, the existing IT landscape cannot simply be replaced: established systems, data, and investments need to remain in use. The solution is an architecture that allows individual components to be changed without requiring extensive modifications to the overall system.

Benefits

Flexibly combine more than 70 components to create tailored solutions
Connect data and processes seamlessly across all components
Deploy new functions faster and independently
Flexibly integrate existing systems and components into the architecture
Protect existing investments and evolve the IT landscape step by step

Create the right solution from over 70 building blocks

CONTACT Elements is modular by design: more than 70 technology, core service, and application modules can be flexibly combined. Companies select exactly the functions and services required for their current tasks – from document management and workflow services to specialized applications. This results in a tailor-made solution rather than a monolithic system. The modular approach makes it easier to get started and reduces the effort required for operation, maintenance, and training.

Create the right solution from over 70 building blocks

One shared data model for all components

Modularity is only an advantage when the individual components work seamlessly together. All CONTACT Elements components run on a common platform and share a consistent data model. Information is managed centrally and is available in the same context across modules – without point-to-point integrations between individual applications. For users, this means end-to-end processes across departmental boundaries, while IT benefits from an architecture with significantly fewer interfaces that need to be maintained.

One shared data model for all components

Deliver new features faster

Because the modules are clearly separated and connected via robust interfaces, they can be updated or replaced individually. New features can be rolled out immediately instead of waiting for the next major release – providing the foundation for continuous delivery. Testing and approval efforts are limited to what has actually changed. This turns updates from major projects into routine tasks and gives companies control over the pace at which they evolve their solution.

Deliver new features faster

Integrate your existing IT landscape and protect investments

Digital transformation rarely starts from scratch. Through its interfaces, CONTACT Elements’ open component architecture integrates open-source, third-party, and legacy components as well as existing enterprise systems such as ERP and CAD. Existing systems remain in use and are replaced only when it makes business sense – not because a new platform forces it. This allows you to evolve your IT landscape in planned steps, protect existing investments and reduce total cost of ownership over the entire lifecycle.