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Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)

Service-Oriented Architecture is an IT strategy that organizes the discrete functions contained in enterprise applications into interoperable, standards-based services that can be combined and reused quickly to meet business needs.

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Rethinking Connectivity Rethinking Connectivity
by Quinton Wall
Connectivity, a critical aspect to any IT solution has received little attention of late. This article presents a broader view of how organizations may approach connectivity through the definition of 4 dimensions; internal, external, industry and hosted connectivity. 2008-04-16 | Discuss (0)
Blueprint for Successful SOA Integration Blueprint for Successful SOA Integration
by Dain Hansen
SOA Integration has emerged as the de facto standard for successful IT integration. Some architects mistake SOA Integration for the inclusion of an enterprise service bus or BPEL along with some adapters. There's more to it, and this article shows how it can be defined, what it solves, and some points to think about for your IT organization. 2008-03-12 | Discuss (4)
BEA's SOA Reference Architecture - A Foundation for Business Agility BEA's SOA Reference Architecture - A Foundation for Business Agility
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BEA's SOA Reference Architecture offers an architectural framework for planning SOA-based projects that maximize interoperability and reuse, and a consistent vision throughout the enterprise. 2008-03-05 | Discuss (0)

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AquaLogic BPM Suite 6.1 and AquaLogic Service Bus 3.0
by Alex Toussaint | Comments (0)
Since the release of AquaLogic Service Bus 3.0 (ALSB) we have been getting questions about AquaLogic BPM Suite (ALBPM) support for it. As you may have seen in the past 18 months we went from having a manual process to… read more
AquaLogic BPM 6.1 & WebLogic Portal 10.2
by Alex Toussaint | Comments (0)
I got a lot of people asking me about AquaLogic BPM Suite (ALBPM) support for WebLogic Portal (WLP), especially after the recent WLP 10.2 release. So the short answer is "yes", there is and will be support. The long answer… read more
AquaLogic BPM 6.1 - BPMN
by Alex Toussaint | Comments (1)
In AquaLogic BPM Suite 6.1 we are improving our support for BPMN. Below is a pre-release snapshot showing a process represented with the updated BPMN constructs. You should notice the improved editor showing the BPMN functional groups, on the right… read more

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Synapse and the Path to Information Nirvana  May 06 2008

The Synapse Group, a leading provider of customer management and acquisition services to magazine publishers, overcame that challenge with an Information-as-a-Service (IaaS) strategy that helped to deliver real business value from its SOA, reducing the costs and complexities of customer support and service and improving customer care.

In this webinar, don’t miss out on your chance to learn:

  • The best data services technologies for building an IaaS platform, including Synapse’s “best of suite” approach for core SOA infrastructure components

  • How an IaaS strategy fits in with your SOA efforts to support continuously evolving business logic and reduce time-to-market for new capabilities

  • How to expose key enterprise data as shared services to provide a consistent view of the data across channels

Moderator:
David A. Kelly, ebizQ Analyst

Speakers:
Paul Citarella, Director, Enterprise Architecture, Synapse Group
Anand Ramakrishnan, Director of Product Marketing, BEA Systems

The Changing World of Application Platforms  Feb 20 2008
Webinar
All organizations are faced with the need to create innovative solutions and offerings that add value to their company and customers. This increasingly means applications need to be more accessible and adaptable; for some organizations, this is a fundamental requirement for maintaining and enhancing market share.

Commitment to corporate development required for SOA Governance to succeed  Oct 03 2007
Webinar
This webinar will highlight the need and scope of an SOA governance model as well as the commitment required to deploy such a solution – including the commitment to corporate reskilling, why and when you need to reskill your internal staff versus outsourcing, best practices, and specific steps required for reskilling for an SOA environment.

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SOA Practioners' Guide

This comprehensive guide provides best practices surrounding SOA, from defining just what SOA is to understanding how to implement such an architecture, the standards involved and advice on how to manage the services lifecycle. Read the guide >

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