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Building a SOA Center of Excellence for Application Integration

Implementing service oriented architecture is the first step in alleviating the challenges associated with application integration and maintenance excellence.

The biggest dilemma most IT departments face is that they have no idea on where to begin when trying to jump right into application integration excellence. It takes strict technique, patients, and the right knowhow on SOA to ensure that your project is a success.

Access the following expert e-guide to uncover why you need to consider shifting your efforts to building a powerful application integration center. Discover the benefits to be gained with a successful SOA approach and how you can virtually eliminate missteps and slowed processes.

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  • Creating a Center of Excellence
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