SOA in the Coordination Model

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Sam Gentile — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:32:25 GMT

So many things to do, so little time, this is what we call a catch-up post SOA Nick starts a new series

re: SOA in the Coordination Model

Miguel — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:41:40 GMT

These are all good points however given that most companies are in the "Coordination Operating Model" category, are there any ways to solve the issues which are raised here? Do they need to move to a different model to make SOA work?

re: SOA in the Coordination Model

NickMalik — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:43:16 GMT

Hi Miguel,

Interesting question. Do companies change their business model to make a software solution, however elegant, function. I've never heard of that happening, not would I bet money on it.

Forgive me, but the notion sounds like: Gee, we have a hammer and the expensive electronics we own all use small screws... can we change the screws into nails so that we can make the hammer work?

I didn't actually say that SOA wouldn't work. I said that SOA, in these models, holds the most promise for business benefit, and the most difficulty. The key, and this bears repeating, the key to making Enterprise SOA work in the coordination model is to create a stable and consistent Information Model, and govern folks to it.

I know that is difficult, but the payoff is huge.

The answer is in the information model. That single, difficult, incredibly important item is what turns the hammer into a set of fine screwdrivers, appropriate for the use you need.

--- Nick

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peter foley — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:16:15 GMT

Excellent stuff Nick

Now I just have to get my business people to work out what we are!

I assume that if different parts of a business run on different models I could treat them seperately re SOA?

re: SOA in the Coordination Model

NickMalik — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:47:25 GMT

Hi Peter,

Yes. Typically, if different parts of your business "run differently" then you either have a coordination model or a diversification model. I will put up a comparison of the two as part of the series.

If you have a coordination model, then you need common data models. If you have a diversification model, then you will have a different SOA for each business unit.

Companies combine these models in some pretty creative ways, so that 'advice' is general at best. I hope it is helpful nonetheless.

--- Nick

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