# Core Concepts

RELE.AI (opens new window) purpose is to enable fluent data processing and to transfer data between any instant messaging application and the enterprise software. Once a trigger is activated (e.g., a new message came in), the matching workflow will be executed - starting at the root operation.

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RELE.AI's process the provided workflow. Operations connected to it will run one after the other and the session will be executed and processed. Each operation contains information about a given application. The application should process the given payload and return a result. This result is saved within RELE.AI for the duration of the session and can be used in the next operations.

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Keep in mind, understanding how to configure an operation is critical. It will be your gateway to ensure RELE.AI fits your need precisely.

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