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Getting the most out of in-memory data grids
In-memory data grids show potential for speeding up analysis and processing for scalable applications -- and, now, for big data applications. Feature
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Cloud service brokers: Q&A with Robert Fox
Rob Fox explains the state of cloud computing and how cloud service brokers can help companies with the new challenges of managing services in the cloud. Feature
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Avoiding cloud vendor lock-in with enterprise mashups
Your organization can employ cloud offerings without getting bogged down by vendor lock-in, but it takes a little careful planning (and some help from an enterprise mashup or two). Tip
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Enterprise application mashup special report
Mashups are slowly gaining ground. Mobile apps may drive mashups forward, but the business side seems reluctant. There are several areas where mashups excel over other techniques. Report
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Book Excerpt - Demystifying Embedded Systems Middleware
"Demystifying Embedded Systems Middleware," is a technical guide to embedded middleware implementation that includes theory, practical advice and real-world examples. Books
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SOA Data Integration Tutorial
This SearchSOA.com tutorial will focus on information that shows you how to think about data integration inside a service-oriented architecture. It will cover data services, data governance, XML, REST, data mashups, business intelligence (BI), XQuer... Learning Guide
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In 'big data,' Gartner sees big jobs -- 4.4 million by 2015
The data scientist is a new kid on the block. But driven by 'big data,' the job title could become more common, industry analyst group Gartner says. Gartner ITxpo 2012 | 24 Oct 2012
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Microsoft, others put OData Web protocol up for OASIS standardization
The OData protocol, associated with JSON and REST efforts, started with Microsoft but may be expanded by the OASIS standards group. News | 06 Jun 2012
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Predictive analytics: A shift from traditional BI
Predictive analytics will become necessary to sustain a leadership position and avoid erosion in brand value, market share and profitability. News | 01 Mar 2011
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Automating middleware deployments
When you wrap up increasingly sophisticated components to run in specific environments, the complicated hand-crafted scripting can become a burden. News | 07 Dec 2010
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SWIFTReady Financial EAI drives financial integration systems
The Year 2010 saw the advent of a new version of the SWIFTReady Financial Enterprise Application Integration label. Also available is SWIFT's Standards Developer Kit R1. News | 30 Nov 2010
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Random thoughts: Web application development remains Job #1
The biggest trends can be the quietest. Driving all types of application development for some 15 years now is Web application development. Article | 05 Oct 2010
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Open source CONNECT initiative at heart of government health care update
Health organizations determined to modernize will benefit from better sharing of data, but healthcare data needs to be handled in ways that ensure patient privacy. SOA efforts such as the open source CONNECT initiative may help meet these twin goals.... News | 28 Sep 2010
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CouchDB gets the mobile application development treatment
Data architectures continue to evolve. They are in a dramatic state of flux. Web applications and cloud computing have been disrupting things for some time. Now, the rise of smart phones is further shaking the tree. Among the players addressing this ... Article | 15 Sep 2010
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Memory loss in real-time Memcached apps
NorthScale, a company that provides commercial support for the Memcached in-memory key-value store, has recently turned to addressing susceptibility to data loss with Memcached . News | 14 Sep 2010
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Analysis: Big Data skills
Big Data skills include natural language processing and text mining, and familiarity with Clojure, Scala, Python, Hadoop and Java; also useful are data mining skills with tools like R and Mathlab; finally, look for scripting and functional language s... Article | 30 Aug 2010
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OAuth protocol gains for securing Web services authorization
OAuth (Open Authorization) allows Web application users to move from site to site without an additional login. It has gained exceptional attention of late in the world of services and security. Tip
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Enterprise mashup apps forge alternative to integration engines
Enterprise mashups are a viable alternative to integration engines. Learn the benefits of using enterprise application mashups for delivering real-time analytics. Tip
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Graduate from portals to enterprise application mashups with REST APIs
Enterprise application mashups are sometimes seen as just portals, but mashups experts say they can be much more. REST APIs allow developers to do more with less planning. Tip
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Perspectives on application modernization
Application modernization guru William Ulrich explains how mapping out business capabilities can lead to a more complete business acceptance of the tenets of SOA. Tip
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Application mining tools and screen scrapers pave the way for services
You can't fix what you can't identify. For legacy application modernization efforts, application mining tools can provide a wealth of information about existing assets. Tip
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EAI maturity is a process, not a goal
Enterprise application integration (EAI) will be key as long as there are enterprise applications coming from disparate sources. It isn’t going away any time soon. Tip
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Reviewing the elements of the Semantic Web
Along with HTML and Web services standardization, the Semantic Web has been a major preoccupation of the W3C. This primer highlights important issues in XML, Web ontology and RDFs. Tip
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Content-centric networking may be an alternative to traditional URLs
Right now, locating and connecting to data on the web is dependent on URLs and using search engines to find URLs and grab chunks of data, following the hypermedia links. These ideas are heavily embedded in our thinking and day-to-day use. But there a... Tip
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Common data API options
Developers new to the world of Web services tend to think only in HTTP terms. There are many ways to transport data produced by your service to your client. These start with venerable sockets protocols and even include e-mail as a potential communica... Tip
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Expert advice on transmitting data: A pros and cons comparison of data transfer formats
Recent discussions on Web service programming forums suggest that a review of the various formats for transporting data around networks is useful for developers new to the field. Read this article to learn the pros and cons and of data transmission f... Tip
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Innovation competitions: Do they actually spur software innovation?
Mike Ogrinz says risk-taking is part of software innovation. There should be 'potential for failure,' a key ingredient to innovation. Answer
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When do I get to build my own portal application?
Before building out a new enterprise portal application, you should probably examine existing systems to make sure they don't need to be re-engineered. Answer
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Where's the ROI in a public API?
Should enterprise architects provide public APIs that open up their systems? Mike Ogrinz takes a look at what rewards open APIs can bring in terms of ROI. Answer
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When collecting ''big data'' consider the best level of scrutiny
We’ve faced the challenge of large-scale data analytics before. The new wrinkle is that we’re able to capture more data than ever. But, we should not be hoarders. Answer
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Enterprise application mashup orchestration
Enterprise application mashup expert Mike Ogrinz explains mashup orchestration in terms of three separate aspects: facilitation, encouragement and of course governance. Answer
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Enterprise mashup applications cause concern for SOA governance
Do emerging enterprise mashup applications cause concern for SOA governance? They sure do, but SOA governance guru Todd Biske has some tips for minimizing the risk. Answer
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Making enterprise applications more mashup friendly
There's a lot of attention paid to reusing existing resources with enterprise applications mashups, but what about modifying existing applications to make them more mashable? Answer
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Mashups and mobile: A match that makes sense
Mobile devices have become increasingly popular. Providing workers with access to enterprise applications from these devices is proving to be a rewarding challenge. Answer
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Making the business case for enterprise mashups
Our mashup expert, Michael Ogrinz, suggests a new branding campaign is the answer to making a lasting business case for enterprise mashups as a practice. Answer
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Building enterprise data mashups with data from Data.gov
There is a lot of content available on Data.gov, the United States' site for publishing data and statistics. Can enterprise data mashups uncover any potential for-profit uses of this public information? Ask the Expert
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Gopher
From about 1992 through 1996, Gopher was an Internet application in which hierarchically-organized text files could be brought from servers all over the world to a viewer on your computer. Definition
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Using application mashups for data migration in the cloud
Our resident enterprise application mashup expert, Michael Ogrinz, talks about using enterprise mashups to ease data migration, especially in SaaS or cloud computing situations. Podcast
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MDM and SOA podcast series: Words of wisdom from two experts and a user
Two experts and an end user discuss modern practices and trends in MDM. Podcast
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Podcast: SearchSOA tips on software architect skills
In a brief podcast, SearchSOA.com Editor Jack Vaughan discusses some lessons learned in the area of software skills. Podcast
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Getting the most out of in-memory data grids
In-memory data grids show potential for speeding up analysis and processing for scalable applications -- and, now, for big data applications. Feature
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Innovation competitions: Do they actually spur software innovation?
Mike Ogrinz says risk-taking is part of software innovation. There should be 'potential for failure,' a key ingredient to innovation. Answer
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In 'big data,' Gartner sees big jobs -- 4.4 million by 2015
The data scientist is a new kid on the block. But driven by 'big data,' the job title could become more common, industry analyst group Gartner says. Gartner ITxpo 2012
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Microsoft, others put OData Web protocol up for OASIS standardization
The OData protocol, associated with JSON and REST efforts, started with Microsoft but may be expanded by the OASIS standards group. News
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When do I get to build my own portal application?
Before building out a new enterprise portal application, you should probably examine existing systems to make sure they don't need to be re-engineered. Answer
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Where's the ROI in a public API?
Should enterprise architects provide public APIs that open up their systems? Mike Ogrinz takes a look at what rewards open APIs can bring in terms of ROI. Answer
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Cloud service brokers: Q&A with Robert Fox
Rob Fox explains the state of cloud computing and how cloud service brokers can help companies with the new challenges of managing services in the cloud. Feature
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OAuth protocol gains for securing Web services authorization
OAuth (Open Authorization) allows Web application users to move from site to site without an additional login. It has gained exceptional attention of late in the world of services and security. Tip
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When collecting ''big data'' consider the best level of scrutiny
We’ve faced the challenge of large-scale data analytics before. The new wrinkle is that we’re able to capture more data than ever. But, we should not be hoarders. Answer
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Enterprise application mashup orchestration
Enterprise application mashup expert Mike Ogrinz explains mashup orchestration in terms of three separate aspects: facilitation, encouragement and of course governance. Answer
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About Web data services and enterprise mashups
Many view the sharing of information to be the most fundamental as well as the most important function of the Web. Web data services allow users and applications to publish data on the Web and access data that has already been published. Information can be in the form of data tables, xml documents, and unstructured data. An enterprise application mashup is a Web application that uses or combines data or functionality from two or more sources (including Web services and applications) in order to create a new service.