Agile Approach to Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integration – Part 2

Let’s focus on discovering the current integration environment, and then start to laying the foundations for determining the Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud integration requirements.

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Agile Approach to Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integration

In my previous blog I stated that the majority of enterprises will be living in a Hybrid and Multi Cloud environment for quite some time, and that areas such as management, security, and integration are key areas that enterprises need a pragmatic and holistic strategy. This does not mean that enterprises can take their time in…

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Open Group Publishes Standard for a Cloud Ecosystem Reference Model

Originally from the UK, I go back frequently to visit family. During this Christmas visit the OpenGroup published their standard for a Cloud Ecosystem Reference Model.

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SOA Governance – On-Premise & in the Cloud

Today my multi-year collaboration with some industry thought leaders have resulted in the publication of SOA Governance – Governing Shared Services On-Premise and in the Cloud book.

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Is 2006 the Year that SOA Really Takes Off?

So is 2006 the year SOA really takes off? Unfortunately it is not an easy Yes or No answer. To highlight this quandary and to hopefully answer whether 2006 will be the year that SOA takes off, we should consider 2 well-known models – Crossing the chasm, and the Hype Cycle.

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Successfully Planning for SOA: Building Your SOA Roadmap

Any great journey starts with a goal or destination, and your organization’s decision to implement SOA is no different.

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