Understanding the Value of Service-Oriented Architecture to Maximize Business Results

Authored by Oshyn Director of Technology and Enterprise Architect, Shawn Simon and Marketing Consultant Kimberly McCabe, this white paper draws from Oshyn's vast experience in Service-Oriented Architecture, helping organizations develop highly scalable platforms which enable faster future integrations and system modifications while reducing future technology costs across the business. The white paper is an introduction to Service-Oriented Architecture which discusses:

• What is Service-Oriented Architecture?
• Service-Oriented Architecture as a business strategy
• Understanding systems connectivity
• Ability to make "Best of Breed" software selections
• Standardization v. Customization
• Effects of Web 2.0
• Disparate systems and repetitive data
• Capturing consumer data online