“Like SIF [Store Integration Framework], RIF [Retail Integration Framework] is not a product. Rather, it is the retail instance of IBM’s approach to a framework for industry software development, in which SIF is a fundamental component. Harvesting knowledge and technology assets proven through SOA-based SIF implementations, RIF extends SIF capabilities to the entire retail enterprise.” Read this Gartner Industry Research Note to learn about the key elements of the Retail Integration Framework, key findings, recommendations for retailers and examples of the framework in action.
