Tips

Tips

• Infusing process intelligence by using BPM as middleware

  Using BPM tools to bridge systems together provides business context by baking in process intelligence.  Continue Reading

• Why different languages should be used for app and API construction

  From stability to security, there are several reasons why different development languages should be used for application development and API construction.  Continue Reading

• Why a REST-friendly vs. REST architecture should be used to control state

  To control state in the cloud, architects should consider implementing a REST-friendly, rather than a REST architecture model.  Continue Reading

• App vs. infrastructure: Designing for horizontal scaling, availability

  As the cloud and virtualization enter host application platforms, questions on horizontal scalability and availability management are arising.  Continue Reading

• Why analytics, reporting are important facets of API management tools

  Using API management tools that allow for data analysis and reporting can help organizations get the most out of the technology.  Continue Reading

• Should you consider outsourcing management of public APIs?

  Outsourcing management of public APIs can mean working with a team of experts who can help plan for scalability issues and who may be able to offer alternate solutions.  Continue Reading

• Move over SOA, data binding shows promise for workflow management

  SOA and BPEL have often been used to improve agility, but data binding could prove to be a good alternative.  Continue Reading

• How to create an Agile design that makes SOA ready for the cloud

  Agile design is increasingly important as cloud evolution is calling for applications to be more responsive.  Continue Reading

• Where integration and policies come into play with API tool selection

  Integration, policy enforcement and service exposure are key areas to examine when considering an API tool.  Continue Reading

• Why philosophy matters when shopping for a cloud services provider

  While finances and SLAs are important to consider when selecting a cloud services provider, don't overlook the company's philosophy.  Continue Reading

• Do elastic resources challenge conventional REST architecture?

  SOA and REST architectures have long been used to link components, but now there are hints that a new model may join the equation.  Continue Reading

• Component binding for event-driven app modernization

  Learn about the future of component binding, so enterprise architects can monitor the space carefully for developments.  Continue Reading

• Beyond the scalability myth: How to improve application response time

  Component scaling isn't likely to be helpful in situations where there isn't a clear bottleneck shown in the application response time analysis.  Continue Reading

• Can problem-solving techniques foster change, IT organization success?

  Employing certain problem-solving techniques in the workplace might lead to better quality assurance and innovation.  Continue Reading

• Don't overlook portals, management in the API tool selection process

  Application programming interface portals and service lifecycle management are two areas that need to be examined when you consider an API tool.  Continue Reading