Complementing Enterprise Architecture with SOA

Discover the art of blending Enterprise and Service-Oriented Architectures to achieve greater efficiency and strategic alignment in your organization.

The author argues that a natural tension between enterprise architecture and service-oriented architecture - the enterprise-level view and the project-level view of architecture - can be overcome to create more business value. EA and SOA can and should work together for better value and governance.

The presentation on combining EA and SOA discusses the following:

• Why is SOA such a misunderstood topic
• The natural tension between Enterprise-level and project-level architecture
• An Enterprise Architect’s view of SOA
• A Service-Oriented Architect’s View of SOA
• What should EA do for SOA projects?
• What should SOA projects do for EA?
• What should SOA and EA do together for the business?
• How do you bring these two together?

CIOs can use this document to address challenges aligning enterprise-wide strategic goals with project-level architecture needs. It provides insights into integrating Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for better governance and operational efficiency. The document helps develop strategies that enhance collaboration between these two architectural frameworks, thereby optimizing their organizations' business processes and IT infrastructure.

1. Strategic Alignment: It aids in aligning the broad, strategic goals of Enterprise Architecture with the more specific, tactical approaches of Service-Oriented Architecture.
2. Addressing Integration Challenges: The document provides strategies to overcome common issues when integrating EA and SOA, enabling smoother operations.
3. Enhancing Collaboration: It offers insights into fostering better collaboration between enterprise and service-oriented architects, leading to more effective project execution.
4. Optimizing Business Processes: By understanding how to combine EA and SOA effectively, CIOs can streamline business processes for greater efficiency.
5. Governance and Compliance: The guide assists in establishing robust governance frameworks that accommodate both EA and SOA, ensuring compliance and strategic consistency.