Enterprise application architecture

Your application architecture sets the stage for app development efficiency and, ultimately, performance. Architects must often figure out how to weave cloud elements, on-premises resources, disparate data and other pieces into a sustainable app foundation. Get expert advice on modern architecture management and learn about key emerging trends in the space.

July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21
Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.
April 12, 2021 12 Apr'21
Enterprise architecture has business's ear at Scottish Water

Scottish Water's enterprise architecture team leader discusses how engaging with business leaders and software tools can help with digital transformation initiatives.
March 31, 2021 31 Mar'21
OSDU Data Platform opens door to new apps in energy sector

A new OSDU standard aims to bring information from oil, gas, wind, solar and other sources into a single data platform to help energy companies address future demand.
March 25, 2021 25 Mar'21
LeanIX adds SaaS, microservice management to product lineup

Enterprise architect specialist LeanIX expanded its portfolio through the purchase of SaaS management startup Cleanshelf and the introduction of a Microservice Intelligence tool.

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Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

An enterprise service bus (ESB) is a software platform used to distribute work among connected components of an application. Continue Reading
8 fundamental microservices security best practices

Despite the benefits, microservices will introduce profound security issues. We review the biggest microservices security challenges and eight strategies used to combat them. Continue Reading
Follow 6 key steps to deploy microservices in production

To succeed with microservices, IT organizations need to rethink the way they design and deploy applications -- and not all the necessary changes are technical ones. Continue Reading

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The architectural impact of RPC in distributed systems

It has become increasingly important for software architects to understand the mechanics behind remote procedure call (RPC), particularly its role in distributed architectures. Continue Reading
Service mesh vs. API gateway: Where, why and how to use them

While they're both central to inter-application communication processes, it's important to understand the fundamental differences between a service mesh and an API gateway. Continue Reading
Synchronous vs. asynchronous communications: The differences

Synchronous execution requires parties or components to work simultaneously in real time, while asynchronous communications don't need anyone to wait around for a reply. Continue Reading

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Should software architect responsibilities include coding?

There are many variations to the role of the software architect in today's IT teams, and a lingering debate is over whether they should all be hands-on with code. Continue Reading
Five essential steps to build a cloud-native strategy

Container storage has taken off, thanks to its performance and portability. Make the most of the technology with a comprehensive cloud-native strategy. Continue Reading
Resilient software strategies all developers should know

Failures are unavoidable. However, the right software design and development choices can help minimize their impact, isolate problems and speed recovery times. Continue Reading

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How a microservices chassis regulates cross-cutting concerns

Those who've implemented a microservices architecture know that it presents a formidable collection of cross-cutting concerns to manage. Luckily, a microservices chassis might help. Continue Reading
How to handle typical event-driven architecture failures

Adding events to an architecture can pose plenty of problems. Review some common event-driven architecture failures development teams face, and some strategic fixes for them. Continue Reading
Fight microservices complexity with low-code development

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but low-code development might be a better approach. Continue Reading