Without architecture, SOA is just a bunch of mashups that may or may not
really solve an organization's issues. SOA is capturing attention around the
world, but the task of creating and managing a truly service-oriented
architecture can be elusive. Here we'll explore the creation and management
of an enterprise-wide architecture that implements a company's business plans
through a comprehensive set of interconnected services.
Modeling Improves SOA Management
Change and update are perpetual dynamics in both business and IT. Proactive
IT teams recognize that an agile environment in which business and IT
efficiently collaborate and communicate with each other and among themselves
enables quick adaptation to changes in business strategy and tactics. IT must
look beyond busin... (more)