Some industry analysts and media surveys report that many, if not most companies are engaged in some form of SOA initiatives; however, few, if any, are to the point of realizing a positive return on their investments. Companies that do achieve success with SOA have embraced technology initiatives such as SOA as a core business strategy, but they also take a pragmatic approach knowing that a successful SOA initiative depends upon SOA Quality. This paper explores the many facets of SOA Quality and more importantly, the primary technology elements that make up the Foundation of SOA Quality:
