How to simplify complex Salesforce integrations with Boomi

Integrating Salesforce doesn’t have to be complex.

Many organisations turn to Salesforce expecting it to solve all their customer data challenges. But without the right integration strategy, gaps quickly appear: scattered information, inconsistent records, slow processes and poor visibility across teams.

This ebook walks you through how to fix that step by step.

We start with a clear breakdown of Salesforce integration patterns and how to choose the one that fits your business. Then, we go beyond the basics to explore smarter ways to connect your systems, improve data quality and align your teams.

You’ll also learn why Boomi is one of the most effective tools for Salesforce integration. Plus, we give you a head-to-head comparison with Mulesoft to help guide your decision.

From practical integration steps (yes, we show you how to build your first Boomi process) to real-world examples across industries like finance, healthcare, retail, HR and marketing, you’ll get insights you can act on immediately.

This guide will help you understand what Salesforce alone can’t do and what’s possible when you combine it with the right integration platform.

You’ll explore:

• Where to begin with Salesforce integration and how to go beyond the usual patterns.
• Why integration matters and the role Salesforce plays in improving collaboration, decision-making and productivity.
• A deep dive into integration patterns like Remote Process Invocation, Batch Synchronisation and Data Virtualisation.
• Key factors that influence your integration choices—and a checklist for doing it right.
• How middleware like Boomi helps solve challenges at scale, with greater visibility and control.
• A comparison between Boomi and Mulesoft, to help you make the best choice for your business.
• A step-by-step guide to creating a basic Boomi-Salesforce integration, from design to deployment.
• A real case study of how Boomi improved data accuracy and order processing for a global company.
• Industry-specific use cases across finance, ecommerce, healthcare, HR, marketing and sales.