Integration Option Paper Template
Evaluating and recommending an integration approach, comparing options with structured trade-off analysis
The Integration Option Paper template provides a structured approach to evaluating and recommending an integration approach, comparing options with structured trade-off analysis.
Template Sections
This template includes 10 sections.
Problem Statement
Describe the integration need, the business driver, and the systems that need to be connected
Integration Constraints
Document the constraints bounding the solution space (budget, timeline, technology mandates, compliance requirements)
Key Assumptions
State the assumptions underpinning the analysis (e.g., expected volumes, availability of APIs, team skills)
Integration Requirements
Define the non-functional requirements the chosen integration must satisfy
Option 1
Document the first integration option: approach, benefits, risks, estimated cost, and timeline
Option 2
Document the second integration option
Option 3
Document the third integration option (if applicable)
Options Comparison
Compare all options across cost, complexity, time-to-deliver, risk, maintainability, and alignment with principles
Recommendation
State the recommended option with clear justification tied to the constraints and requirements above
Residual Risks
Document risks that remain with the recommended option and their mitigations
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Statement | Rich Text | Describe the integration need, the business driver, and the systems that need... |
| Integration Constraints | Constraint | Document the constraints bounding the solution space (budget, timeline,... |
| Key Assumptions | Assumption | State the assumptions underpinning the analysis (e.g., expected volumes,... |
| Integration Requirements | Non-Functional Requirement | Define the non-functional requirements the chosen integration must satisfy |
| Option 1 | Solution Option | Document the first integration option: approach, benefits, risks, estimated... |
| Option 2 | Solution Option | Document the second integration option |
| Option 3 | Solution Option | Document the third integration option (if applicable) |
| Options Comparison | Trade-off Matrix | Compare all options across cost, complexity, time-to-deliver, risk,... |
| Recommendation | Rich Text | State the recommended option with clear justification tied to the constraints... |
| Residual Risks | Risk | Document risks that remain with the recommended option and their mitigations |
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