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ESB & SOA Infrastructure

While some industry experts claim that an enterprise service bus (ESB) is critical to a successful service-oriented architecture (SOA) implementation, others are pointing towards emerging technologies which are shifting the focus away from ESBs. How important are ESBs to SOA and the enterprise, and will new effort to understand them pay off in the long-term?

This e-book provides valuable insight on SOA, ESBs and the modern enterprise. Topics covered include:

  • The role of ESBs in application integration
  • Tips on open source and SOA infrastructure
  • And Forrester's take on where ESB fits in today's enterprise architecture

These are also closely related to: "Effective SOA Governance"

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    If you're operating in a modern IT environment, it's probably pretty complex, filled with varied, disparate applications and systems. As a result, integrating this heterogeneous landscape can be quite the challenge - that's where SOA and middleware appliances come in.

    This expert e-guide explores the benefits of middleware integration and why they've become so popular for today's IT environments. Also, get an in-depth look at three real-life SOA integration projects and how they succeed in connecting applications and processes.

  • Building a SOA Center of Excellence for Application Integration

    Implementing service oriented architecture is the first step in alleviating the challenges associated with application integration and maintenance excellence.

    The biggest dilemma most IT departments face is that they have no idea on where to begin when trying to jump right into application integration excellence. It takes strict technique, patients, and the right knowhow on SOA to ensure that your project is a success.

    Access the following expert e-guide to uncover why you need to consider shifting your efforts to building a powerful application integration center. Discover the benefits to be gained with a successful SOA approach and how you can virtually eliminate missteps and slowed processes.

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    • Creating a Center of Excellence
    • Guide to integration architecture

    And more.

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