CI/CD Pipelines for IBM App Connect Enterprise

The whitepaper “CI/CD Pipelines for IBM App Connect Enterprise: A Practical Strategy for Two Speed DevOps Integrations” by TxMQ, Inc. explores the modernization of IBM Integration Bus (IIB) environments into more container-based integration systems with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) v12 or v13. 

Over the years, TxMQ has engaged with clients and conducted research to help organizations move from traditional hub-and-spoke models to NextGen solutions. Many enterprises rely on traditional enterprise service buses (ESBs) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices that offer incremental improvements but limit flexibility. Specifically, while these practices work well for on-premise integrations, they are insufficient for modern, container-based deployments that are critical for supporting new business initiatives.

The document highlights a key challenge: organizations must balance maintaining their core ESB systems (which follow a slower, classic delivery cycle) with the growing demand for faster, more agile NextGen integrations (which align with DevOps methodologies). By reframing the value and practices of existing ESB and SDLC systems, companies can create innovative ways to meet both traditional and modern integration needs, thereby positioning themselves for future success in both environments.