“In the Industrial & Embedded PC market,
System Integration is the combining of separate components
into a single system ensuring that they all function correctly together”
Where an embedded solution design is concerned, constituent parts can part or wholly consist of mechanical, electrical, electronic and software components to provide for the overall functioning of a system.
In terms of an industrial PC solution provider, the role of the Systems Integrator is to efficiently manage and harmonize the process of bringing together hardware, software – and any other required peripheral components to provide for a solutions specification & functionality.
Sourcing from multiple vendors (frequently, globally located) – it’s the system integrator’s responsibility to manage all aspects surrounding the procurement process & technical activities to ensure sub systems – and the system as a whole, functions efficiently and correctly for the solutions designated purpose.
There are a number of areas within the system integration process which need to be planned for – and focused upon during the design process where integrated systems are to be considered