New SPEC group developing SOA-based application benchmark
The Standard Performance Evaluation Corp. (SPEC) has formed a new working group to develop standard methods of measuring performance for typical middleware, database and hardware deployments of applications based on the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Managed Methods teams up with Torry Harris Business Solutions to enhance SOA offerings
The adoption of SOA brings many challenges to an organization. No matter where you stand in the process of deploying an SOA, there is a diverse set of challenges that needs to be addressed in order to successfully achieve ROI.
BriefingsDirect analysts review new SOA governance book, propose scope for U.S. tech czar
In this episode, recorded Nov. 7, experts examine SOA governance, how to do it right, its scope, its future, and impact.
Webinar: Using Lean SOA Development Tools to Accelerate Application Delivery
Everyone believes that services-oriented architecture (SOA) pays off in better applications and improved results for the business.But SOA can be very difficult and costly to implement. And nowhere has that been more true than in the application development tools that Java developers have had to use to create SOA-based applications.Now, there is a new, emerging category of SOA development systems -- lean SOA development tools -- that can solve these problems. These new systems allow Java developers to retain their knowledge and existing code and, using open standards, produce real SOA-based service orchestrations quickly, compatibly and easily.Join Active Endpoints and featured guest Forrester Research VP and Research Director Mike Gilpin for a free webinar that introduces the concept of lean SOA development and shows how this approach can simplify and speed delivery of SOA applications. The webinar will also feature an overview of ActiveVOS, the first complete visual orchestration system.
Skytap's Cloud Computing and ITKO LISA as an Initial Partner
"Skytap, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based virtual lab solutions, today announced its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Alliance program to enable on-demand distribution of commercial software solutions through its Virtual Lab platform. Skytap's initial ISV partners include ITKO LISA. Skytap's Virtual Lab automation platform, combined with ITKO LISA, will enable customers to dynamically spin up entire IT environments for service-oriented testing or training labs."...
Managed Methods releases JaxView version 4.5.
Managed Methods Inc. ( www.managedmethods.com ) the leader in SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) visibility and SOA runtime governance today announced the availability of their SOA management and runtime governance product JaxView 4.5. While providing full support for the SOA and Web service management for the IT operations, JaxView 4.5 expanded runtime policy enforcement features and expanded integration to UDDI registries.
Orchestration vs. Choreography: Debate Over Definitions
.."With increasing attention given to SOA, it becomes more and more important to standardize (give precise meaning) the terminology used. An interesting discussion illuminates that point.The discussion was started by Michael Poulin who was asking the question about the difference between "orchestration" and "choreography" hoping to be pointed to the place where the difference "had been clearly articulated". Instead of a simple answer, his question caused a flurry of replies, each giving a slightly different meaning to the terms and interpreting them differently.."...
Synovus Financial chooses Managed Methods for Agentless SOA Visibility
Managed Methods announced the addition of Synovus Financial to its customer list.
WSO2 Extends SOA Governance With Identity Solution 1.5
WSO2 Joins Leading Electronic ID Authentication Groups: OpenIDFoundation and Information Card Foundation
SOA governance: We have a problem
"Service-oriented architecture (SOA) project leaders are taking the first step toward better governance as they recognize they have a problem..."