introducing ems platform services...ems platform services is the new add-on, middle-tier component....
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INTRODUCING EMS PLATFORM SERVICESAnkita Verma
EMS Software | Product Management
October 16-18, 2018
Who this is intended for:
• Interested in integrations and EMS architecture
• Plan on using APIs
• Already using EMS API for integrations
Presentation Goals
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• What is EMS Platform Services
• Year in review
• Customer Examples & Partner Integrations
• Getting Started with Integrations
• Roadmap
• Why Upgrade from EMS API
• Q&A
Agenda
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EMS Platform Services is the new
add-on, middle-tier component.
Platform Services provides a
modern, scalable way for partners
and customers to integrate with
EMS through a RESTful API.
What is EMS Platform Services
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Integrating EMS with Systems and Hardware
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Custom Mobile App
Custom Web Application
Custom
Mobile App
EMS
PLATFORM
SERVICES
Financial System
Event Display System
Badge System
VALUE PROPOSITION
EMS Architecture - Legacy
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DESKTOP CLIENT OUTLOOK
EMS CURRENT ARCHITECTURE
EMS PLATFORM
EMS MOBILE APP
EMS FOR OUTLOOK
EMS KIOSK APP
Other EMS Access Points
EMS FUTURE ARCHITECTURE
ALL EMS ACCESS POINTS
EMS PLATFORM
• Foundation for delivering enterprise-class platform
• Open platform that provides easy and faster
integrations
• Consistent experience across all EMS products
• Improved performance and quality
The Value of EMS Platform Services
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YEAR IN REVIEW
EMS Platform Services: February Release
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EMS Mobile App
PLATFORM
SERVICES
Custom Mobile app
Event display apps
Number of APIs: ~80
EMS Platform Services: Spring 2017 Release
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Custom Mobile App
(Phone)
Custom Web App
CustomMobile App
(Tablet)
PLATFORM
SERVICES
Number of APIs: ~200
Financial System
Event Display System
Badge System
EMS Platform Services: Fall 2017 Release
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EMS Kiosk and Outlook
PLATFORM
SERVICES
Custom Kiosk Apps
Custom Outlook Add-in
Payment Portal Apps
Number of APIs: >300
CUSTOMER EXAMPLES
• Custom Mobile (consulting firm)
• Custom Web App (consulting firm)
• Custom Mobile using EMS and other systems
(government contractor)
• Visitor Management System Integration
(financial firm)
Building Custom App with Platform Services
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PARTNER INTEGRATIONS
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• 7 Points Solutions• Credit card payment portal
• Event display
• Mobile service provider application
• ResourceXpress• Middleware for room sign integration
• Pepperdash• Integration between room signage and EMS
Partner Integrations
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GETTING STARTED WITH
EMS PLATFORM SERVICES
LICENSING
Platform Services Offerings
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Licensed offerings
Customer Integrations: Used when
writing applications/services
connecting to EMS
Partner Integrations: Used when
purchasing integrations built by EMS
partners e.g. 7points, Pepper dash
and control concepts
Non-Licensed offerings
EMS Front end applications:
Necessary to support standard
functionality e.g. EMS mobile app,
EMS for Outlook, EMS Kiosk
EMS packaged integration access:
Used to support standard EMS pre-
packaged integrations e.g. Skype for
Business, Exchange room
Integrations
CREATING & MANAGING INTEGRATIONS
• Installation & System
Requirements
• View License information
• Create and Manage
Integration Clients
• API Documentation
Getting Started With Integrations
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Platform Services Admin Portal
ROADMAP
Roadmap
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Winter 2018 Spring 2018 Fall 2018+
• Google Calendar
Integration
• Partner Integrations:
• Occupancy sensor
partners
• Catering software
partners
• Room Sign partners
• More..
• EMS Web App
• EMS Room Sign App
• More Partner
Integrations
• EMS Web App Cont.
• New EMS Web Client Cont.
• More admin functionality
• More Partner Integrations
Why Upgrade To Platform Services
• Better Performance
• RESTful APIs are simple to consume, lightweight, and have a
faster response time, whereas SOAP APIs are complex and
require more bandwidth
• EMS has made a considerable investment in performance testing
for Platform Services
• Designed to Be More Efficient
• EMS Will Continue to Invest in Platform Services
• EMS API in maintenance only mode
Why Upgrade to Platform Services from EMS API?
QUESTIONS
THANK YOU – INTRODUCING PLATFORM SERVICES
Ankita Verma
EMS Software | Product Management
• Getting Started with Integrations
• Licensing Requirements
• Installation Guide
• 303.740.4851
• Connect via LinkedIn
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Integrations
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• An enterprise-class platform is one that integrates data and
information with other critical systems within a large,
complex organization.
• EMS is continually expanding the types and number of
available integrations through connectors, partner solutions,
or the EMS Platform Services (API).
• Customers and partners can now create their own custom
integrations using EMS Platform Services (APIs).
• Going forward, EMS will continue to invest in new
integrations and the capabilities of the EMS Platform
Services with each major update.
Architecture
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• An enterprise-class software platform is one designed to
support a large organization’s complex business processes
and systems, and to scale as needed.
• Our investment in EMS Platform Services is a giant stride
forward to provide a solid architecture built on a standard,
middle-tier component and RESTful API.
• This architectural redesign delivers easier updates, better
performance, and a more consistent experience throughout
the platform.
• New features and functionality will be built on the Platform
Services architecture, as will updates to EMS access points..