SOA articles and products

An SOA (service-oriented architecture) is essentially a collection of connected services. Web Services is being presented as the connection technology of the future. That is probably a fair assessment. Web Services essentially use XML to create a robust connection. A service is the endpoint of a connection. Also, a service is a  well-defined, self-contained function that does not depend on the context or state of other services.

In an SOA, the distinction between internal and external services will become less apparent. This will create a dynamic environment where software vendors will compete on features or innovations that are independent of the connections. This could include such things as user interfaces, automated software agents, rule-based systems, or user profiles that allow for highly customized interactions.

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