Firms are aggressively beginning to design, develop, and implement advanced and complex Web service systems. This book guides readers through the business strategies, methodologies, and technologies used to plan and deploy Web services. It includes case studies that illustrate business dimensions and technological dimensions.

Firms are aggressively beginning to design, develop, and implement advanced and complex service-oriented architecture (SOA)-based systems. This book guides readers through the business strategies, methodologies, and technologies used to successfully plan and deploy SOA. Interdepartmental case studies illustrate business dimensions, technological dimensions, and methodological principles as well as key critical factors for successful implementation of web service projects. Based on the authors' practical experience, Service-Oriented Architecture: Strategies, Methodologies, and Technologies describes the best practices and provides insightful tips for using this competitive edge technology to improve business operations.