Many companies are still in the early stages of SOA adoption and so the practice of SOA governance – and likely the concept itself – will be new territory for many IT professionals. And yet, if companies are to realize any meaningful and lasting impact from SOA, then governance is a fact of life that enterprises are going to have to become comfortable with. More than any other factor over the long term, governance will make the difference between SOA success and failure, and proficiency in governing the SOA environment will distinguish IT leaders from laggards.
So what exactly is SOA governance, why is it important, and how do you make it real?
This white paper offers a practical explanation of SOA governance, where governance should be applied, and the technologies to consider when putting an SOA governance system into place. By making governance an up-front part of your SOA implementation strategy, you will greatly enhance your chances of success and achieving a lasting return on your SOA investments.
