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How H&R Block Has Maximized Its Return on SOA Web Services

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:45:00 EST

Working with service-oriented applications is a lot like doing your taxes because: there's really no avoiding it, you need to keep track of a number of different factors, you must maintain a record of data to protect against audits and plan for the future, and you'd better catch any mistakes or you'll have a problem on your hands faster than you can spell 'SOA.'

Managing The Bottom Line

Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Web services are like your local auto repair shop. You don't want to do business with them until you have a clear idea of the level of service you can expect. Despite the many advantages of these new, standards-based systems, they will not become core business assets without capabilities for gauging and controlling their quality of service (QoS) attributes.

From Pilot to Production

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:00:00 EST

Web services are starting to show dividends. After years of hype, this flexible approach to integrating disparate business systems is taking root in corporate IT, where it is enabling organizations to exploit new business channels quickly and cost-effectively.