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Enterprise Design Patterns for CPQ Integration in B2B SaaS Environments

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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 186 - Number 43
Year of Publication: 2024
Authors: Hrishikesh Joshi
10.5120/ijca2024924063

Hrishikesh Joshi . Enterprise Design Patterns for CPQ Integration in B2B SaaS Environments. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 43 ( Sep 2024), 40-48. DOI=10.5120/ijca2024924063

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author = { Hrishikesh Joshi },
title = { Enterprise Design Patterns for CPQ Integration in B2B SaaS Environments },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Sep 2024 },
volume = { 186 },
number = { 43 },
month = { Sep },
year = { 2024 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 40-48 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume186/number43/enterprise-design-patterns-for-cpq-integration-in-b2b-saas-environments/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2024924063 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
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Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Business-to-Business (B2B) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) systems have emerged as critical tools for streamlining complex sales processes. These systems enable organizations to efficiently configure products or services, determine pricing, and generate accurate quotes. However, integrating CPQ systems within diverse B2B SaaS environments presents unique architectural challenges. This paper examines enterprise design patterns that address these challenges, offering a comprehensive framework for CPQ integration in B2B SaaS contexts. The research explores the application of core patterns such as Microservices, API-centric, and Event-Driven Architecture, examining their applicability and effectiveness in CPQ integration scenarios. It reveals that while certain patterns offer significant benefits in terms of scalability and flexibility, their implementation introduces increased complexity. This study contributes to the field by proposing an innovative design pattern called Adaptive Mosaic Architecture (AMA) for CPQ integration in B2B SaaS. The AMA approach provides practical use cases applications and valuable insights for architects, developers, and decision-makers in the SaaS industry.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences
B2B
Software as a service
Product Management
Go-To-Market Strategy and Business Process

Keywords

Enterprise Architecture Design Patterns Software Engineering Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) Integration Customer Relationship Management (CRM) API Services

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