12.6. NEXT STEPS
That is it; you are well on your way. Once you enact that sixth step, you are ready to actually execute the plan and make it happen. As you work through those six steps and even beyond, there are a number of resources that we recommend for additional education, mentoring, support, and guidance:
SOAmatters.com. Kyle Gabhart's blog and SOA resource site (blog, links to articles and tutorials, links to case studies, links to SOA standards, etc.)
WebAgeSolutions.com. Education and Mentoring portal (knowledge base, customized instructor-led training, project-based mentoring, etc.)
We wish you all the best on your SOA journey. Service orientation is a bold move that holds the potential to dynamically transform your organization, product/service line, information systems, and more. Whether you are changing your business to become more efficient, more responsive, or more innovative, service orientation is a powerful tool that can be brought to bear. It is not an easy journey. After all, people resist and fear change (information systems are not exactly eager to change, either). But with a solid plan and a committed team, you can do anything!
Get Service Oriented Architecture Field Guide for Executives now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
