Service Oriented Architecture from IBM: the Smart SOA™ approach
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a business-centric IT architectural approach that supports integrating your business as linked, repeatable business tasks, or services. With the Smart SOA approach, you can find value at every stage of the SOA continuum, from departmental projects to enterprise-wide initiatives.
IBM Service Oriented Architecture Overview
New to SOA?
SOA Entry Points (US)
Service Oriented Architecture entry points will help you get started!
Smart SOA introductory video (US)
A quick, interactive introduction to Smart SOA and the SOA continuum.
SOA Frequently Asked Questions (US)
Answers to frequently asked questions - helping you to get started with SOA.
The Smart SOA approach (US)
With the Smart SOA approach, you can find value at every stage of the SOA continuum.
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Application Infrastructure (US)
Build, deploy and run applications in a secure and flexible SOA environment.
Application Integration (US)
At the core of a Smart SOA deployment enabling seamless universal data exchange.
SOA Governance (US)
Helps you make better IT decisions and drive service re-use value.
SOA Management and Security (US)
Enables visibility to monitor and control SOA based services and applications.
Cloud Computing
BPM Powered by SOA
Smart Work with SOA
Brings people, process, information and technology together for cost optimization and agility


