Growth through acquisition is common in the IT industry, and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) greatly enhances the speed and success of technology integration between firms. A merger is most often a business decision that is made with little...
Although moving to a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) can enhance business and IT agility, the sheer complexity and scope of the migration make this a potentially pitfall-ridden process. When embarking on an enterprise SOA initiative, IT...
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a vast topic fraught with many challenges. IT leaders considering SOA for their enterprise should start here to maximize their chances for success. This note helps managers gain an understanding of the SOA...
Convince business stakeholders to buy into Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) by demonstrating the benefits that enhance the business and by highlighting the factors that make a positive impact on enterprise revenue. Focus on the long term,...
A recent Info-Tech study finds that, despite all the hype surrounding Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), adoption is limited. Internal integration at a trial and/or departmental level is the extent of most implementations. And, despite large...