How Enterprises are Leveraging Choreo for Modernization | WSO2Con Barcelona 2025



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Summary of Customer Panel on Coro Modernization

Introduction

  • Panelists:
    • Ninad Yavvjanik - Senior Developer at BLS, managing integration components.
    • Carlos Fjo - IT Solutions Manager at Repsol, responsible for integration platform.
    • Jim KD - Senior Enterprise Architect at Ohio State University, consulting on enterprise architecture.

Key Drivers for Modernization

  1. Ninad: Transitioned to Coro for API management due to limitations of previous platforms.
  2. Carlos: Focused on efficiency, speed, and quality in services offered.
  3. Jim: Emphasized making ERP services available for cross-campus development.

Challenges Faced

  • Carlos: Difficulty in removing legacy systems and improving monolithic applications.
  • Jim: Budget constraints and resource limitations.
  • Ninad: Political challenges in moving to Coro and restructuring processes.

Use of Coro

  • Jim: Leveraging Coro for enabling developers and integration development, with plans to expand usage.
  • Ninad: Uses Coro primarily for API management in Swiss railway system, with future plans for broader integration.
  • Carlos: Currently using Coro for API management and exploring AI capabilities for API monitoring.

Measurable Success Metrics

  • Carlos: Increased request traffic by 6-7 times without a proportional increase in costs.
  • Ninad: Reduced time to market for new APIs; usability improvements noted.
  • Jim: Improved platform management and ease of integration across various departments.
  • Jim: Discussion on the balance between platform engineering and integration enablement.
  • Carlos: Need for standardized development frameworks and integration of AI tools for smoother operations.
  • Ninad: Emphasized the importance of stability and lack of downtime for critical systems.

Key Takeaway

  • Importance of modernizing platforms to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and reliability within organizations.