Aggressively being adopted by organizations in all markets, service-oriented architecture (SOA) is a framework enabling business process improvement for gaining competitive advantage. Service-Oriented Architecture:SOA Strategy, Methodology, and Technology guides you through the challenges of deploying SOA. It demonstrates conclusively that strategy and methodology are the keys to implementing SOA and provides the methodology needed for SOA success.

The book examines the role of both non-agile and agile project management techniques for deploying SOA. Its methodology applies frameworks of governance, communications, product realization, project management, architecture, data management, service management, human resource management and post implementation processes. Filled with case studies, the book shows the methodology in action.

This reference benefits business managers, business analysts, and technology project managers who are serious about adopting SOA as a long-term strategy. It is also benefits those new to business process management, enterprise architecture, and information systems and need to understand SOA, its business drivers, and its methodology.

Firms are aggressively beginning to design, develop, and implement advanced and complex Web service systems. This book guides readers through the business strategies, methodologies, and technologies used to successfully plan and deploy Web services. Interdepartmental case studies illustrate business dimensions, technological dimensions, and methodological principles as well as key critical factors for successful implementation of service-oriented projects. Based on the authors' practical experience, Service-Oriented Architecture: SOA Strategy, Methodology, and Technology describes the best practices and provides insightful tips for using this competitive-edge technology to improve business operations.