Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives Hardcover - 2008 - 1st Edition

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Praise for Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives

"Kyle Gabhart and Bibhas Bhattacharya take nothing for granted--and you should never assume anything in enterprise IT development, because too many things can happen to jeopardize an entire project. They examine the business objectives of SOA from several vantage points and explain clearly the advantages and risks of using one approach or another. If you're an enterprise IT manager, this book has got to be on your shelf, because you're going to need it sooner or later."

--Chris Preimesberger, Senior Writer, eWEEK; correspondent, The Associated Press; former Java Zone editor, DevX.com

"In addition to good governance, key to the adoption of SOA is clarity of perspective, purpose, and progress. This focused book is very timely for those finding their way in SOA projects."

--Miko Matsumura, Deputy CTO, Software AG webMethods

A fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology perspectives of SOA

A valuable resource for understanding and realizing the benefits of service oriented architecture in today's companies, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives shows you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value through its prescriptive approach of clearly understanding what SOA is and determining its applicability for your business, that is, if it will work, how it will be applied throughout the organization, and when it will be implemented.

Capturing a wealth of practical experience and lessons learned in SOA, authors Kyle Gabhart and Bibhas Bhattacharya demonstrate a unique ability to take the complex dynamics of SOA and provide an understandable and insightful how-to manual for both technical and business executives.

Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and operating environments, this innovative book offers invaluable information for organizations seeking the benefits of SOAs as well as essential strategies to drive greater value from your Web services and realize your business goals.

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Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives

Today's businesses change at the speed of light and your company's software support structures need to be able to keep up with these constantly changing business demands. That's where Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives comes in. This innovative guidebook demystifies the complex topic of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and provides you with the tools and terminology to create applications and services that can be easily maintained and supported as well as shared across an enterprise.

Presenting immediately useful information on what SOA is and how to optimally use it within your organization, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives expertly discusses how to drive real business value through SOA with practical guidance on how to:

• Adopt SOA in a way that is measurable, low risk, and accepted by your organization

• Understand a comprehensive SOA evaluation and adoption strategy

• Learn what it means to be service oriented and process-centric

• Apply SOA to various industries

• Measure a Return on Investment (ROI) for SOA

• Acquire the skills for SOA

• Create your SOA adoption plan

• Know the risks inherent within SOA

There is a tremendous amount of misinformation surrounding SOA and service orientation in general, and what it really means for modern enterprises. Brimming with innovative guidance for veteran or new managers and executives, Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives presents the solid foundation every CEO, CFO, and CIO needs to help them plan, architect, and implement their organization's service oriented environments--cost-effectively and efficiently.

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• Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2008, Page 98