There are probably as many definitions of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as there are
attempts to define the term. In the simplest terms, SOA is a means by which unlike (orlike)
systems can communicate with one other despite differences between each system’s
heritage. The goal of SOA is allow the owning enterprises, in effect, to combine the
functionality of these systems so they can apply the functions to their business needs. A
problem that frequently plagues business is the inability to get their own computers to talk
with one another, and with other business computers. SOA attempts to neutralize the
differences between the systems so that they can understand one another.
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