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Guide topic 05

Can AI Work With the Software I Already Use?

AI does not necessarily require replacing your existing business software. In many cases it can work alongside the systems you already use.

Common ways systems connect

  • APIs — published connection points that let software exchange data
  • Webhooks — notifications one system sends when something happens
  • Databases
  • Email
  • File processing — PDFs, spreadsheets, exports
  • Cloud storage
  • CRM integrations
  • ERP integrations
  • Accounting-system integrations
  • Existing internal applications

It depends on the software

Integration feasibility depends on the specific products involved and what access they provide. Some systems offer well-documented connections; others offer limited exports or none at all. We confirm what is possible for your systems before promising a design — we cannot promise integration with every product.

When existing tools cannot be connected in a useful way, custom software may be the better path.