
60 Patterns: Extended Enterprise SOA and Web Services
together two systems which are built and deployed on identical platforms , the
need for open standards is reduced.
While this scenario is probably more relevant to smaller, specialized
organizations, there are instances in any integration where this could be true.
One example which is commonly repeated is the integration of ERP based
systems, such as SAP, between business partners where the application and
protocols are the same. In this scenario, there are benefits in both the SOA
and traditional approach to system integration. The selection then, must be
based on both future change cases ...