Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Understanding basic Java messaging concepts
We're moving into an age of increased application componentization and distribution of components, even in the cloud. Developers should look beyond JMS for Java messaging. Continue Reading
Software development starts with an API-first approach
Learn why businesses are taking an API-first approach for streamlined software development. Continue Reading
Web and mobile integration platform eases architect's life
Comit Developers' BJ Hoffpauir discusses how he and his team chose a Web and mobile integration platform to make their work life easier. Continue Reading
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API innovation through management tools
Editor Jan Stafford presents the API handbook with insight on API innovations. Continue Reading
MuleSoft brings Microsoft .NET into Anypoint Platform family
MuleSoft solutions for Microsoft is an Anypoint Platform tool set for connecting Microsoft technologies within the cloud-enabled enterprise. Continue Reading
Why open source rules legacy modernization tools
IT professionals are embracing legacy modernization tools that keep old systems current.Continue Reading
Making REST, SOAP, API mashup choices
Expert Amy Reichert discusses API mashups, REST and SOAP.Continue Reading
Inside the API management platform and strategy adoption process
Selecting an API management platform isn't very different from choosing any other tool, some experts say. Take a look at how education giant Pearson adopted an API management tool to add a layer of governance.Continue Reading
Can API management tools bridge the gap between REST and Web services?
API management tools are making a splash as enterprises are learning how to leverage existing services with RESTful interfaces.Continue Reading
Future of IT standards, SOA, and disruptive technologies stands strong
In this Q&A, The Open Group's Chris Harding discusses what he thinks will happen with IT standards, SOA and various technologies like mobile and cloud computing.Continue Reading
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Why HTML5 security needs to be at the forefront of architects' minds
New features means there are also new threats that require Web developers and administrators to keep HTML5 security a top priority.Continue Reading
Quiz: What do you know about Web services technology?
Prove your knowledge of the basics of Web services technology with our seven-question quiz!Continue Reading
Infusing process intelligence by using BPM as middleware
Using BPM tools to bridge systems together provides business context by baking in process intelligence.Continue Reading
Step aside Facebook, graph database use cases go beyond social media
While the most commonly known graph database use cases involve social media, it's not the only market to make use of the technology.Continue Reading
What do you know about application portfolio assessment?
Do you know enough to launch a successful application portfolio assessment? Find out now!Continue Reading
Six keys to building a dependable enterprise architecture strategy
Architects and systems scientists at the Open Group Open Platform 3.0 Forum gave advice on building software, services and an enterprise architecture strategy.Continue Reading
FAQ: Big data tools provide both insight and damage control
Get answers to frequently asked questions about what big data is, why it can be a problem and how big data tools will be part of the solution.Continue Reading
Making the decision: Is SOA or REST best for big data applications?
When designing big data applications, an important consideration is whether to use SOA or RESTful APIs to connect big data components and services to the rest of the application.Continue Reading
Software application development: Mobile, cloud apps push APIs forward
Basics found in REST will help keep developers from being overwhelmed as they navigate software application development.Continue Reading
Conduct an application assessment
Perform an application security threat assessment
Legacy application migration checklist
Five steps for successful app modernization and legacy migration
Some systems can't keep up with ever-increasing demands. Follow this legacy migration checklist to mitigate risks during a modernization project.Continue Reading
Don't miss the API development train: How to stay ahead of the curve
Experts share their insights on API development and what architects can do to keep track of the evolving technology.Continue Reading
Quiz: What do you know about API development?
Do you have what it takes to develop and manage a successful API? Test your knowledge of API development with this six-question quiz.Continue Reading
Effective service catalog management includes focusing on your primary audience
Keep the service catalog and technical documentation current
Seven steps to develop an IT service catalog: Template for success
Careful IT documentation with a service catalog may seem simple, but there are a number of pitfalls that can make it less than useful.Continue Reading
Service catalog best practices: Know your audience
Using a service catalog to aid in IT documentation
Optimize business capabilities with a service repository
Be mindful of data organization and define services
Rethinking API design to make applications more Agile and cloud-ready
Architects need to look at a new kind of API design based on resources and verbs instead of technical, self-defining data models.Continue Reading
Guide to enterprise mobile app development and SOA
This guide serves as a primer for building enterprise mobile apps, including tools, trends and strategies.Continue Reading
CEO becomes clientside developer with aid of HTML5 app builder
Gatherworks' CEO Frik Strecker used an HTML5 app builder to create an enrollment and learning management system.Continue Reading
HTML5 apps don't measure up to native in mobile world
MBaaS: Should mobile app developers use cloud or open source?
What architects need to know when working with a SOA application
Choosing between native and HTML5 apps
REST vs. SOAP for mobile application development
Ask the Expert 2013: Top Q&As on enterprise architecture principles
Here is another look at some of the most read Ask the Expert questions on enterprise architecture principles in 2013.Continue Reading
Deciding why and when to use an integration framework
An integration framework is an important tool for managing the movement of data between applications and organizations.Continue Reading
Apache Hadoop applications: How to integrate Hadoop for mobile use
To meet the needs of mobile application development, existing Hadoop applications should be used.Continue Reading
Using old apps? New approaches for application modernization
This guide delves into various application modernization approaches that will help keep old apps useful.Continue Reading
Quiz: Mobile middleware and application development
What do you know about mobile middleware and development? Find out with our seven-question quiz!Continue Reading
When and why to build a responsive application
Herve Mischler, SAP's visual designer, offers advice on responsive application design and recommends when it might be preferable to go native.Continue Reading
Learning is easier in N.C. with cloud-based identity management system
North Carolina is moving to a cloud-based identity management system to make it easier to gain access to learning materials.Continue Reading
REST vs. SOAP: A retail use case comparison
In the REST vs. SOAP use case debate, the decision is affected by performance and reliability considerations.Continue Reading
Kanban vs. Scrum: Which Agile tool should you use?
When contemplating Kanban vs. Scrum, some Agile testing experts suggest taking time into consideration.Continue Reading
Are you wasting money on old apps?
Is the app overwhelmed by large data sets?
Are you waiting forever to add application features?
Time to give your application modernization strategies a facelift?
Modernizing legacy apps: Five signs it's time
While each situation is unique, there are some consistent signs it's time for an organization to modernize its legacy apps.Continue Reading
Can the old app learn the new apps' lingo?
Maximizing and managing big data with SOA middleware
This guide provides expert advice on using the SOA-data relationship to manage big data and data hierarchies.Continue Reading
Mobile computing backlash: App modernization needs on the rise
Mobile computing is on the rise, and application capabilities are having a hard time keeping up with the latest devices.Continue Reading
Mobile middleware: Data movement and application design best practices
Properly used, mobile middleware can help reduce development time and improve the user experience.Continue Reading
What CIOs, developers should know about the 'API economy'
'API economy' is a catchphrase fueled by evidence that APIs are a rapidly expanding economic force.Continue Reading
How to approach Web service design and WSDL creation
Not everyone can agree on where to start when it comes to Web service design, but there are some common approaches that should be followed.Continue Reading
API design: How to properly build an application program interface
Don't let your entire API project go awry. Knowing the applications well is just one way to nail the design and foster developer loyalty.Continue Reading
Mobile developers agree: HTML5 and JavaScript apps fall short
An Embarcadero and Dimensional Research survey concludes that HTML5 and JavaScript apps still lacking when it comes to mobile development.Continue Reading
API management allows Web gift services strategy to flourish
API service a touchdown with NFL stats data company
SOA applications: Why businesses are using SOA, skills architects need
Use of SOA applications has regained popularity. Matt Brasier speculates why, and offers advice about the skills architects will need to use SOA.Continue Reading
API project planning: Steps to add value in data, app integration
API projects can be less than successful if proper planning isn't performed, according to experts.Continue Reading
Quiz: What do you know about the service delivery model called PaaS?
Think you know everything about the service delivery model called Platform as a Service? Prove your knowledge of PaaS with this seven-question quiz.Continue Reading
Mobile development: The pros of HTML5, hybrid, native applications
Whether to make use of a hybrid, HTML5 or a native application depends on each specific situation.Continue Reading
SOA governance: Integrating the service repository and registry
Integrating the service registry and repository can help IT professionals with software development and deployment.Continue Reading
Choose the appropriate native application architecture
Considerations for starting a mobile business application project
Beating mistakes: 5 tips to evaluate mobile apps for business
Before a solution and strategy for mobilizing business apps can be finalized, organizations must ask themselves all relevant questions.Continue Reading
Deciding between reuse and new applications
Measuring the complexity of new services
Leveraging Web resources and weaving in services with SOA
How to properly build the server side of mobility applications
Building desktop versus building mobile applications: More than the device is different.Continue Reading
Top 10 Q&As: SOA experts get honest about app dev, integration trends
App dev and integration have undergone a slew of changes in recent years -- from the rise of RESTful services to mobile back ends. Hear what top SOA experts have to say.Continue Reading
Web services design patterns, problems and solutions
How Con-way Inc. achieves real-time application integration
Why this is the year of the cloud service broker
REST or SOAP: Which offers the most benefits for mobile applications
When choosing between REST or SOAP for mobile apps, it's important to remember there are two major models: native and wrapped mobile web applications.Continue Reading
How application integration maintenance is like taking care of a car
Forrester analyst Randy Heffner offers some best practices and his predictions for software integration management.Continue Reading
Creating an SOA center of excellence for application integration
A well-built SOA Center of Excellence for application integration is crucial to service-oriented architecture. Here is a breakdown of how to build it.Continue Reading
Why SOA applications are easy to migrate to cloud
Learn why SOA applications are the easiest of all apps to migrate to the cloud.Continue Reading
Backend as a Service points to mobile development futures
Mobile middleware is undergoing some changes as Backend as a Service (BaaS) upstarts bring cloud services architecture to back-end processing.Continue Reading
Backend as a Service players, users and trends
Today, Backend as a Service (BaaS) vendors vie with alternatives for mobile apps that must deftly integrate back and front ends.Continue Reading
RESTful services take on a role in health IT infrastructure
Gerald Beuchelt, project software systems engineer at MITRE, discusses the role of RESTful services in building a national health IT infrastructure.Continue Reading
How three SOA integration projects are connecting apps, processes
SOA is a potent middleware connector. At Oracle OpenWorld, project leaders shared their experiences with SOA connecting applications and processes.Continue Reading
The future of financial services may be banking on SOA
After recent difficulties for financial services, one active director suggests that banks invest in modernization via SOA.Continue Reading
Business architecture takes the fore in application portfolio analysis
A shift to business-focused application portfolio analysis is under way, and business architecture is coming to the fore, experts say.Continue Reading
Cloud connectors gain traction in enterprise application integration
More enterprises are turning to cloud connector and data integrator products to meet their enterprise application integration needs, experts say.Continue Reading
HTML5 guide
HTML5 guide: The advent of HTML5 signals a new wave of Web programming methods, and a new slate of standards for enterprise application development.Continue Reading
HTML5 browsers gain influence as application integration pendulum swings
HTML5 browser front ends on new Mobile Web apps give added importance to the 'client' in the client server equation. But SOA has a back-end role too. Scalability is an issue for heavily used applications.Continue Reading
Service virtualization arises to meet services testing obstacles
Service virtualization allows teams to simulate services before they are truly available. That’s a plus for Agile development and integration testing.Continue Reading
Grady Booch puts application developers at the center of the universe
ESB performance depends on service design
ESBs have found increased use among SOA infrastructure tools - but they may not provide greater services reusability, if configured incorrectly.Continue Reading
Will HTML5 applications change enterprise application development?
HTML5 applications should have a very positive impact on enterprise application development, particularly with Web applications and mobile application development.Continue Reading
Gartner analyst: REST APIs gain added importance in application integration design
Architecture changes today center on design of the API, says Gartner. The API increasingly supports REST interfaces.Continue Reading
SOA and EAI in the land of enterprise service bus integration
Like a Swiss Army Knife with many blades and tools, the enterprise service bus (ESB) is many things to many people. It finds use in both EAI and SOA.Continue Reading
Mobile middleware services help connect devices to back ends
Enterprise middleware's role as mediator is being replayed these days in the fast moving world of mobile services development. There, mobile middleware is assuming the mediator's role.Continue Reading