{"product_id":"service-oriented-architecture-field-guide-for-executives-isbn-9780470260913","title":"Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives","description":"\u003ci\u003eService Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives\u003c\/i\u003e is a fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology perspectives of service oriented architecture (SOA). A valuable resource to help you understand and realize the benefits of SOA in today's companies, this guide will show you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value. Use a prescriptive approach to help you clearly understand SOA and to determine its applications for your business. Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and operating environments, this innovative book will provide you with essential strategies.  \u003ci\u003ePreface.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION ONE. WHAT IS SOA AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. SOA Primer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Business Process Management and SOA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. SOA Value Proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Risks in SOA Adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION TWO. IS SOA RIGHT FOR MY BUSINESS?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Is SOA Right for You?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Applying SOA to Various Industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Calculating SOA ROI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION THREE. HOW SHOULD I GO ABOUT ADOPTING SOA?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Selecting a SOA Maturity Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. How Much SOA Do I Need?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Acquiring the Skills for SOA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Risk Mitigation through Proper Governance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Creating Your SOA Adoption Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix. Standards in SOA.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKyle Gabhart is the Director of SOA Solutions at Web Age Solutions, a premier provider of technology education and mentoring. He is a subject matter expert specializing in service oriented technologies, enterprise architecture, and strategic business alignment. In addition to writing over seventy-five business and technology articles both online and in print, he has contributed to Professional Java XML and Professional EJB.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibhas Bhattacharya is the Chief Technology Officer at Web Age Solutions. He is an expert WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Commerce Suite architect. Before joining Web Age Solutions, he was an advisory software developer for the WebSphere product family at IBM.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eService Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday'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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt SOA in a way that is measurable, low risk, and accepted by your organization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand a comprehensive SOA evaluation and adoption strategy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn what it means to be service oriented and process-centric\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply SOA to various industries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure a Return on Investment (ROI) for SOA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquire the skills for SOA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate your SOA adoption plan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the risks inherent within SOA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePraise for Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e—Chris Preimesberger, Senior Writer, eWEEK; correspondent, The Associated Press; former Java Zone editor, DevX.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In addition to good governance, key to the adoption of SOA is clarity of perspective, purpose, and progress. 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