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Two emerging architectural styles are becoming popular: Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and appliances. Both are becoming ever more relevant and popular in enterprise architectures. But SOA and appliances are very different architectural styles. SOA supports distributed architecture while the appliance represents the epitome of standalone applications. Both SOA and appliances have distinct advantages and drawbacks. How should organizations evaluate and choose which architecture is right for them? There are no standard definitions for the terms "SOA" and "appliance." To provide some clarity, I'll briefly describe each approach. SOA can be defined as a technology-agnostic architecture comprised of loosely coupled modules called "services" that interoperate to perform de... (more)

A Web 2.0 Makeover for Online Stores

As many e-commerce sites celebrate their 10th birthday, web stores are facing the reality that the Internet is changing and current sites need to be refurbished. From left-hand navigation and search to product catalog and product detail, from the cart and check out to the general design and format - most sites are in desperate need of a makeover. With changes in web innovation being acco... (more)