Digital-SOA and Enterprise Architecture

WHITEPAPER

Preface

Integration of enterprise systems has been a challenge for many years. Initially systems operated as islands of automation, connected only as an exception. Integrated systems are now a primary requirement and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a preferred style. SOA promises re-use, location independence, and the benefits of mediated integration. Determination of scope and behaviour that should be provided by an “SOA interface” has regularly undermined the expected value from SOA.

Digital-SOA takes the SOA model to a new place, one designed to accommodate bi-model IT, Omni-channel, declarative interfaces, mobile technology, and customer-centricity at its very core.

This paper takes a look at the challenges of extending the basic SOA architecture to accommodate the new demands of Digital platforms. Specifically, it considers what additional capabilities are essential to properly support a digital enterprise.

Intended Audience

This paper is intended to support executive and leadership teams in consumer-focused companies to understand what Digital-SOA and Digital economy really mean, and how they must be addressed.

Disclaimer

Observations and recommendations documented in this white paper are based on our opinions, experience, and research. They are as objective and representative as we can reasonably be, however Responsiv makes no representation as to accuracy or fitness for purpose. Once you have chosen a course of action, it should be thoroughly evaluated to ensure its fitness for purpose.

About Responsiv

Responsiv Solutions is a UK based company that specialises in delivering business integration across the enterprise, including API management, Business Process Automation, and Digital-SOA platforms. We work across many industries, including Retail, Financial Services, and Government.
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