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.