Praise for Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for
Executives
"Kyle Gabhart and Bibhas Bhattacharya take nothing for
grantedand 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."
Chris Preimesberger, Senior Writer, eWEEK; correspondent, The
Associated Press; former Java Zone editor, DevX.com
"In addition to good governance, key to the adoption of SOA is
clarity of perspective, purpose, and progress. This focused book is
very timely for those finding their way in SOA projects."
Miko Matsumura, Deputy CTO, Software AG webMethods
A fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology
perspectives of SOA
A valuable resource for understanding and realizing the benefits
of service oriented architecture in today''s companies, Service
Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives shows you how to
plan, implement, and achieve SOA value through its prescriptive
approach of clearly understanding what SOA is and determining its
applicability for your business, that is, if it will work, how it
will be applied throughout the organization, and when it will be
implemented.
Capturing a wealth of practical experience and lessons learned
in SOA, authors Kyle Gabhart and Bibhas Bhattacharya demonstrate a
unique ability to take the complex dynamics of SOA and provide an
understandable and insightful how-to manual for both technical and
business executives.
Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and
operating environments, this innovative book offers invaluable
information for organizations seeking the benefits of SOAs as well
as essential strategies to drive greater value from your Web
services and realize your business goals.