What is a defining characteristic of an integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS)?

A defining characteristic of an Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) is that it is cloud-based. iPaaS provides a cloud-based platform to enable integration of applications and data across various environments. This approach leverages the scalability, flexibility, and accessibility of the cloud to facilitate seamless integrations, reduce on-premises infrastructure requirements, and improve the speed of deployment and maintenance of integration solutions.