SOA/SaaS in the real world
Michael Gross, National City
Bryan Caporlette, eOriginal
Overview – Purpose
Discuss the concepts of Service-Oriented Architecture.
Reference real-world examples to help you build a stronger understanding of the need, value and use of SOA within an organization.
Discuss two particular approaches to meeting the needs of varying business processes within an SOA-based organization. (Services and SaaS).
Help you differentiate among methods.
Show you how elements can be brought together under a Service-Oriented banner to add value to your customers/companies.
Service Oriented Archtecture (SOA)
SOA: What is it?
SOA: Value Proposition
SOA: What do I need?
SOA: What do I need? – Macro Strategy
SOA: What do I need? – Enabling Technology
SOA: What do I need? – Governance
SOA: What do I need? – Focus on Process
SOA: What to be aware of
Service-Enabled vs Software as a Service
Where to use Service-Enabled vs Software As A Service?
Service-Enabled Software
Service-Enabled: Overview
Component-based design that enables the deployment of repeatable/reusable processes that can be “consumed” by multiple applications.
Service-enablement allows business process to be independent from the technical solution.
Helps to deliver or enhance core processes and/or processes that differentiate your business.
Service-Enabled: Value Proposition
Service-Enabled: What to be aware of
Service-Enabled: Examples
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service: Overview
Best described as standard software, similar to packaged application, but delivered through a hosted online model
Most SaaS are ASP’s, but not as many ASP’s are SaaS.
Traditional ASP – Single-tenant, dedicated hosting environment, highly customized
SaaS – Multi-tenant, shared (or common) hosting environment, highly configurable
Vendor-based
Normally targeted to a vertical or niche business processes (i.e. purchasing, CRM, HR, payroll)
Typically requires business to standardize processes based on common or “best practices” for THAT FUNCTION
Software as a Service : Value Proposition
Software as a Service : What to be aware of
Software as a Service : Examples
SaaS – Case Studies
Wrap Up
Questions?
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