Advance Praise for Next Generation Application Integration Linthicum provides an insightful overview of the services integration issues that will enable you to capitalize on current and future integration technologies. He also dives deep into the key Web services technologies for implementing the next generation integration architecture. Highly recommended for those thinking of moving from traditional EAI to Web services. Dr. Ravi Kalakota CEO, E-Business Strategies Author of Services Blueprint: Roadmap for Execution As usual, David does a magnificent job of tallying up the key components of emerging standards and best practices and relating them to the ever-growing integration needs. JP Morgenthal Chief Services Architect, Software AG Author of Java & XML for Enterprise Application Integration David Linthicum's latest book offers one-stop shopping for those looking to deconstruct the various options for application integration and put them into practice. Jill Dyché Partner, Baseline Consulting Group Author of The CRM Handbook This book provides an excellent and comprehensive look at all aspects of application integration and the key role Web services has to play in an enterprise business integration framework. Colin White President, Intelligent Business Strategies Optionality and risk mitigation strategies comprise a pivotal role with regard to EAI project success. David's book provides business and technology decision-makers with tactical knowledge and strategic techniques that can be employed to navigate a sea of uncertainty and risk, all the while ensuring successful project delivery. Ankur Laroia President, EAI Industry Consortium Modern businesses are faced with unprecedented challenges in integrating both their own information and also information from their supply chains and customers. The tools and methods for accomplishing this integration are numerous and evolving rapidly. David Linthicum's new book provides an in-depth examination of all current methods for handling integration, and some previews of future trends as well. The book has a good balance between breadth of coverage and depth, and should serve as both a tutorial and reference on modern integration approaches. Capers Jones Chief Scientist Emeritus, Software Productivity Research, Inc. |