In a very real sense, SOA should be evaluated for its benefit with the same criteria as traditional IT software selections. If SOA is to solve problems, and not create them, then the question is simple:
How will a Return on Investment be realized?
Shawn P. Simon is speaking out. And Simon says “SOA”! Having developed, designed, debated and delivered dozens of integration landscapes, ShawnP believes in SOA. Whether you define it as standardizing the standards, re-marketing the old buzz (MOM/EAI/BPM), or a transformational technology approach to business agility – ShawnP sees the SOA “light”. This blog is about demystifying the confusion, making the proposition plain, and maybe even discovering new angles to look at SOA (as in its role in Enterprise Architecture). IT integration is everywhere and necessary – SOA and whatever new name we give it next – is here to stay!
