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Tech boards: The new secret to success in bridging business and IT
Business components form a necessary blueprint for successful SOA implementation. This article discusses how "tech boards" are crumbling the walls between business and IT. Tip
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So, where are the architects?
An enterprise architect is critical to successful SOA in any organization. This article describes the position's necessary roles and explains how an architect will make SOA happen. Tip
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How the enterprise service bus (ESB) is causing some to reconsider "rip and replace"
Existing systems need to work together for SOA success. This article addresses the need for application and system equality and how the enterprise service bus can make it happen. Tip
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The SOA pilot pitfall
A good SOA pilot is necessary for successful SOA implementation. This article discusses critical pilot elements and what mistakes can lead to a pilot pitfall. Tip
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Registry vs. repository – a world of difference
Registries and repositories are being seen as integral to any SOA deployment. This article distinguishes the two, provides selection guidelines and highlights a range of products. Tip
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SOA - the bridge between business and IT
Service-oriented architecture (SOA) expert Daniel Foody looks at how SOA can help organizations bridge the chasm between business and information technology (IT). Tip
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Business process: sweetness and light or evil hellspawn?
While traditional business process definition exercises often produce little more than "shelfware," a runtime business process model for SOA can provide greater flexibility. Tip
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Tracking the elusive SOA platform
When it comes to SOA, "platform" doesn't just mean runtime execution. In composing services into processes, businesses need a service-oriented composite application platform. Tip
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XML file formats in Office 12
Microsoft recently unveiled XML-based Office 12 - but just how "open" will the file format be? Tip
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Middleware: Part of the Solution, or Part of the Problem?
When it comes to solving IT problems, middleware has helped and hurt businesses. This tip discusses the need for companies to forgo middleware for service-oriented architecture. Tip