Enterprise Architecture News & How-To


SOA Synergy and Obstacles

A talk at the Enterprise Architect Summit 2007 event questioned whether architects really understand resource use at runtime, an essential consideration in service-oriented architecture.

Steps To Help SOA Succeed

Avoid the hype and follow best practices, says an SOA consultant, in a talk given at Enterprise Architect Summit 2007.

Don Ferguson on Changing 'the Fundamental Nature of the Web'

Microsoft's new technical fellow, and former IBM chief software architect, alludes to a "programmable Internet" future.

Software Plus Services Means Greater Choice, Microsoft Exec Says

deVadoss depicts shifting world, driven by SOA, SaaS and Web 2.0.

Architects Are Key To Improving Business Processes

IT's focus on technology issues misses the point, so it's up to enterprise architects to effect change, The Open Group exec asserts at EAS'07 event.

Vendors Using Survey Tools for SOA

Software companies are reaching out with partnerships and educational efforts to show how service-oriented architecture can improve IT and business processes.

Salesforce.com Launches Developer Conference

Provider of CRM SaaS solutions rolls out event for developers.

Dell Joins Microsoft-Novell Alliance

Computer vendor to offer SuSE Linux Enterprise solution, along with Ubuntu Linux version.

Open-System Portal Solution Avoids Recoding

Mainsoft's solution compiled .NET code into Java for an IBM WebSphere Portal migration.

ADO.NET Entity Framework

How 'Orcas' new object/relational mapping technology works (article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 1, 2007).

OASIS Group To Improve B-to-B Collaboration

New WS-Federation group aims at improving how companies share data.

Red Hat Enhances SOA/Platform Strategy

Recent deals aimed at boosting its enterprise open source software platform.

Introducing Model-Driven Development

Use model-driven development techniques to resolve common problems associated with building applications in SOA environments.

AmberPoint Awarded Gold Partner Status From Microsoft

Company recognized for its governance solution, which helps manage enterprise applications in a service-oriented architecture.

IBM SOA Institute Targets U.S. Federal Organizations

Center will focus on SOA development and education to aid U.S. Federal agencies.