SOA vs. Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing is a hot topic and it’s a relatively recent concept. Typical cloud computing providers deliver common business applications online which can be divided into the following categories: Software as a Service (Saas), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
While SOA is Service-Oriented Architecture which provide a loosely-integrated suite of services that can be used within multiple business domains. SOA is kind of in the maturity cycle. It has been there for years.
Is cloud computing the next evolution of SOA? Will your organization move from SOA to cloud computing?
Using Web 2.0 Techniques to Sell SOA
As reported by zdnet.com there’s no question that SOA has been a tough sell in many organizations. Conversely, the response to Web 2.0 has been almost a cult-like following — many end users can’t get enough of these online tools.
How can SOA proponents glom onto some of this enthusiasm? Some experts say that the lightweight, user-friendly techniques seen in the Web 2.0 experience can serve as SOA’s best selling tool. Some even say that eventually, the two worlds may even blend to the point where they are indistinguishable.
