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Webinar Announcement: Overcoming Vendor Lock-in and Data Silos

Boomi, a leading provider of AI-driven integration platforms, is co-hosting a free webinar with WAVE XROSS on May 15, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00. The topic is ‘Navigating Vendor Lock-in and Data Silos: Integration Strategies for Your Business with Boomi’. As many companies rush to implement SaaS solutions in their digital transformation efforts, they face significant structural issues like vendor lock-in and data silos. This webinar aims to shed light on these challenges and provide practical approaches to regain control over your system environment.

Why This Webinar?

The rapid adoption of SaaS symbolizes progress in digital transformation (DX). However, many businesses now struggle with two persistent issues: vendor lock-in and data silos.

• - Vendor Lock-in: Companies often find themselves tethered to a single vendor's ecosystem, reducing their ability to switch systems or migrate data freely.
• - Data Silos: As departments operate independently, data becomes fragmented, creating barriers to informed decision-making and hindering the effective use of AI.

This webinar will encourage participants to rethink their strategies from simply 'connecting' systems to effectively 'governing' them. Whether you're considering methods to build robust integration bases or are keen on leveraging platforms like Boomi, this session offers valuable insights.

Webinar Highlights

Participants will explore:

• - The mechanisms through which vendor lock-in and data silos erode organizational competitiveness.
• - Transitioning from individual optimizations to holistic solutions using Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS).
• - Practical applications of open architecture.
• - Governance design considerations amid the rise of AI agents.

Who Should Attend?

• - Individuals noticing data fragmentation and vendor dependence after implementing multiple SaaS solutions.
• - IT departments and executives contemplating system integration or collaboration infrastructure.
• - Those evaluating the use of iPaaS or selecting integration platforms.
• - Anyone interested in data governance strategies in the age of AI agents.

Webinar Details

• - Title: Navigating Vendor Lock-in and Data Silos: Integration Strategies for Your Business with Boomi
• - Date: May 15, 2026
• - Time: 14:00 - 15:00
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)

Register for the webinar here

Speakers

• - Nao Shibuya: Director and Head of Consulting Division at WAVE XROSS Co., Ltd.
• - Reiji Miya: Sales Division Partner & Alliance at Boomi, Inc.

About Boomi’s Webinar Series

Boomi is committed to delivering insights directly addressing user challenges through regular webinars. Topics include:

• - Customer Case Studies: Showcasing initiatives and achievements from implementing companies.
• - Market Trends and Insights: Analysis of market movements and emerging technologies.
• - Problem-Solving Insights: Deep dives into operational improvements and system integrations with partners.

This webinar, supported by partner Sazae, falls under the ‘Problem-Solving Insights’ category and focuses on AI and data utilization by discussing the necessary groundwork for maximizing AI integrations.

About WAVE XROSS

Founded in September 2023, WAVE XROSS is a consulting firm located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. They aim to empower individuals and organizations to adapt to rapid changes in society. WAVE XROSS offers a wide range of consulting services connecting business, IT, and innovation, helping clients formulate DX concepts and manage advanced technology adoption.

Company Details:

• - Name: WAVE XROSS Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 1-9-12 NT Bldg 5th & 7th Floors, Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - CEO: Shuhei Sugiyama
• - Visit WAVE XROSS

About Boomi

Boomi, a joint venture established in November 2024, specializes in data activation, providing the Boomi Enterprise Platform with advanced AI capabilities. This platform supports the integration of data preparation, connectivity, API management, and AI agent management in a single solution.

Company Details:

• - Name: Boomi, Inc.
• - Location: 1-18-18 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Eitaro Kono
• - Visit Boomi

Boomi consistently ranks as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for iPaaS and API management, achieving remarkable ROI and economic outcomes for its clients.