Based on in-depth research of over 100 early adopters, this Oracle white paper reveals how service-oriented architectures (SOAs) are helping today's companies build real business value. The paper fits into the broader context of Oracle's effort to equip its customers with a "Road Map to SOA Success." It provides guidance for maximizing SOA value, selecting SOA "sweet spot" projects, and avoiding potential pitfalls. The Road Map to SOA Success offers a framework for assessing your organization's readiness for SOA and a best practices methodology for services design and SOA project execution.
