系统集成意味着协调或连接多个计算机应用程序和站点，使其作为一个整体运行。本文从“我们从哪里开始”这个问题开始，详细描述了系统集成的过程作者的建议是首先评估当前的系统和问题，纠正关键的处理问题。由管理层和员工组成的团队制定了一份为期3-5年的公司目标和方向的高层声明。确定哪些目标应该通过计算机化来实现，以及它们应该在多大程度上与现有系统集成。针对具体目标，采用分阶段安装的方法，完成更详细的实施计划，以确保最大程度的控制。致力于系统集成目标的实际实施，并逐步成功完成阶段。成功的两大关键是组织和灵活性。

System integration means coordinating or joining a number of computer applications and sites to function as a whole. This paper describes in some detail the process of system integration, beginning with the question "Where do we begin?" The author's advice is to evaluate current systems and problems and correct and critical processing issues first. A team comprising management and staff develops a high-level statement of company goals and direction for 3-5 years. Determine which goals should be accomplished by computerization, and to what extent they should be integrated with the existing system. Complete a more detailed implementation plan for the specific goals, using a phased approach for installation to ensure maximum control. Work on the actual implementation of systems integration goals, with the step-by-step success of phase completion. Two major keys to success are organization and flexibility.