March 2009 Archives

Accenture has just issued it's annual vision statement on enterprise technology, and describes it in one, succinct term: "elastic." There is also a lot mention of Web services and REST as enablers.As the report observes early on: "Elements of the... Read More..

As we've noted here in this blogsite, and many other leading thinkers in this space such as Dave Linthicum have reminded us, the 'A' in SOA stands for 'architecture.'But what does the 'S' really mean? What is the proper way... Read More..

Is SOA -- built upon Service Component Architecture and augmented by Web 2.0 approaches  -- the ultimate corporate stimulus package?That's the theme of a recent IBM-hosted Webcast entitled "SOA in a Down Economy: Using Rational Application Developer with WebSphere Application... Read More..

Listen to or download the 11:32 minute podcast below: Download fileFull transcript is available here.Simplicity is wonderful, and most companies worth their salt are pursuing strategies to better streamlines, simplify and standardize their environments and the ways they do business.... Read More..

The following is a full transcript from ebizQ's recent pocast featuring Software AG's Miko Matsumura and myself.Listen to or download the 11:32 minute podcast below: Download file Joe McKendrick:   Hello, this is Joe McKendrick, contributing analyst to ebizQ and welcome... Read More..

I'm always looking for stories that show how SOA delivers actual competitiveness and growth for businesses, and a recent account of Fastenal's transformation is a good one.To speed up it's order fulfillment process to the point where it's as close... Read More..

Is open source becoming the norm in the emerging generation of SOA solutions?I recently had the chance to catch up with Debbie Moynihan, director of the FUSE Community and marketing at Progress Software. Debbie was also director of the open... Read More..

There has been talk of companies scaling back on SOA efforts as part of IT budget cuts.Exactly the wrong thing to do, say some experts. SOA is a strategy that helps businesses navigate this special period of recovery and renewal.... Read More..

What a tough time to be a homebuilder. That's why it was interesting to hear how one homebuilder has been able to leverage SOA and BPM to not only navigate a tough environment, but also thrive. Ralph Warchol, VP and... Read More..

The following is a transcript of a presentation given by Sandy Carter, IBM vice president for SOA, BPM and WebSphere Marketing, at the recent IBM Virtual Global SOA Forum, "Work Smarter, Take Out Costs In a Tough Economy." Sandy Carter,... Read More..

The following is a transcript of a presentation given by Ralph Warchol, VP and CIO of  Clayton Homes, at the recent IBM Virtual Global SOA Forum, "Work Smarter, Take Out Costs In a Tough Economy." Ralph Warchol, VP and CIO... Read More..

The following is a transcript of a presentation given by James Governor, co-founder of RedMonk, at the recent IBM Virtual Global SOA Forum, "Work Smarter, Take Out Costs In a Tough Economy." James Governor, co-founder of RedMonk:Today I'd like to... Read More..