Service-oriented architecture (SOA)—based on standard technologies such as Web services—is entering the mainstream, in terms of enterprise adoption.
More companies are understanding the need for SOA, drawn mainly by its promise of interoperability in an increasingly global and heterogeneous business world.
SOA, the latest evolution in distributed computing, lets firms better align their business needs and IT infrastructure, lower development costs, encourage sharing of services, complete integration faster, and build industry best practices.
