Enter AI Error Management: The Time-saving Tool That’s Changing iPaaS

Venturing into the realm of AI is a bit like embarking on a journey into the unknown — both offer the thrill of discovery and the promise of transforming the landscape of what’s possible. In 2019, Celigo did just that and started to reshape the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) with AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning).

With the integration of AI at the heart of the Celigo Platform, we recognized the potential of AI to transcend being just a tool, envisioning it as a game-changer, a catalyst for innovation in the realm of iPaaS, capable of time-saving, resource-saving, and unlocking unprecedented results for our customers.

As we delved into the depths of this technology, our first priority was to discern where it could generate the most value for our customers. It became apparent that AI’s potential could be harnessed in two distinct directions: enhancing design-time experiences or optimizing run-time efficiency.

While both avenues held promise, Celigo’s strategic decision prioritized optimizing run-time. This decision was fueled by our unique insight into the daily struggles of integration management — a pain often underestimated by competitors who focused their AI endeavors on design-time enhancements. With a firm conviction that AI could revolutionize error management on the Celigo Platform, we started down a path to address the challenges head-on.

AI and a 95% Error Resolution Rate

Our AI journey commenced with a bold move: implementing a mechanism to recover from integration run-time errors from external APIs automatically. This persistent challenge plagued users incessantly and often required experienced IT developers to painstakingly, manually research, and resolve errors.

Our goal was to create an error classifier capable of real-time error processing, paving the way for automated error recovery. Today, our platform successfully processes a staggering 500 million errors per month, automatically resolving 426 million of them — equating to a remarkable 95% resolution rate.

This achievement is an evolving feature that is continually improving, responding to emerging error patterns with automated solutions.

Removing Manual Processes and Taking Back Time

Celigo’s revolutionary approach to error management extends far beyond the numbers. At the heart of our endeavor lies the transformation of a time-consuming, headache-causing problem into an environment of efficiency. Our customers tell us that these tools, on average, give back 10 hours per week to their teams. Imagine what your IT teams could do with an extra 10 hours a week.

Where traditional iPaaS platforms require the intensive manual intervention of experienced IT developers — Celigo’s AI-driven platform empowers a broader spectrum of users. Diverse platform users, such as business teams, can manage errors independently, drastically reducing reliance on a limited number of highly skilled developers. This shift signifies a monumental change, freeing up valuable resources for strategic endeavors.

The pioneering aspect of Celigo’s AI error management is not merely in its impressive error management rate but in its comprehensive classification capability. 

We delivered AI-powered error management, training the AI engine with billions of error records and teaching it to classify errors into one of five categories:

• Data errors
• Missing fields
• Parsing error
• Duplicate record
• Connection errors
• Intermittent API outages
• API governance

Today, the AI model recognizes errors from any API, even if we’ve never integrated that API before, including custom APIs. Its ability to classify errors and recommend resolutions often surpasses the expertise of its human counterparts.

Based on the type of error, we have auto-resolution policies that take actions to resolve the error or automatically resolve errors when it detects the original error condition is not present anymore, i.e., data was fixed in the source system, or the API connection is re-established.

Celigo’s Error Management Dashboard: Investigating errors for a flow

Shaping the Future of Integration

Celigo’s commitment to innovation and our customers is an ongoing endeavor, constantly fueled by the pursuit of excellence. The journey to revolutionize error management was not confined to addressing the immediate challenges but extended to crafting a long-term vision for error-free integrations and time-saving efficiencies for our customers.

With the recent strides in generative AI, Celigo is pushing the boundaries of design-time acceleration with the imminent introduction of Celigo AI Assist — an innovation that will provide a comprehensive knowledge navigator. This navigator will offer answers, suggestions, and an AI-guided flow builder, amplifying user proficiency and facilitating unparalleled mastery of the Celigo platform.

Our Ongoing Commitment to AI Innovation 

In an ever-evolving tech landscape, Celigo’s pioneering journey is a testament to our commitment to innovation, customer empowerment, and the transformative potential of AI. By placing AI at the heart of our platform, we have reshaped the integration landscape, ushering in an era where errors are no longer stumbling blocks but growth opportunities. As we continue to evolve, anticipate, and innovate, Celigo remains dedicated to equipping our customers with the tools to conquer challenges, amplify efficiency, and unlock the true potential of integration.