Data integration software provider Informatica has released the new the new version of its cloud-based data integration services, Informatica Cloud Summer 2012 which will simplify cloud integration and configuration.

The new release will also help developers to include integration process logic in templates that can be consumed and configured by end-users at run time.

Informatica Cloud Summer 2012 includes Cloud Integration Templates, an enhanced Cloud Connector Toolkit, new Cloud Integration Developer Site and an expanded coverage for the Informatica Cloud Data Loader.

Cloud Integration Templates will eliminates multiple steps from the integration process, such as the building of workflows between systems, reducing the deployment and maintenance costs while accelerating the ROI of cloud integration projects.

The templates offers a self-service drag and drop environment to create cloud integration applications and integration wizards to execute custom cloud data integration tasks or advanced integration processes.

These templates can be automatically adjusted to changing data source definitions and business rules.

Informatica Cloud Summer 2012 upgrades the Cloud Connector Toolkit for building and delivering high-performance native connectivity to cloud or on-premise business and social apps.

The toolkit also supports new hierarchical data modeling, which allows applications with complex object relationships to make use of new data integration scenarios.

The new Cloud Integration Developer site is a part of Informatica Cloud Community. It provides developers with code samples, documentation, best practices and collaboration venue for Informatica Cloud APIs, Cloud Integration Templates and Cloud Connector Toolkit.

Informatica Cloud Summer 2012 includes expanded coverage for the Informatica Cloud Data Loader Service, which is now supports NetSuite and Microsoft CRM Dynamics along with Salesforce CRM and Force.com.

The Informatica Cloud Data Loader allows users to migrate several records in and out of cloud applications without any programming.

It also provides advanced functionality like transformations and automatic scheduling and can upgraded to advanced paid editions with the click of a button.