1.5. SUMMARY
Service orientation is a powerful concept and represents a business model that has been successful in a variety of industries (most notably the electric utility industry). Enterprises are in the process of evaluating service orientation and considering the potential that it holds for transforming the way business gets done and enabling an alignment between IT goals and business goals. Although the hype cycle is in full swing, there exist some tangible motivations and real-world value behind SOA. Throughout the remainder of this book, the subjects of service orientation and business alignment will be examined with a careful eye to identifying how a savvy business leader can determine when SOA makes sense and when it does not.
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