But after reading this ZapFlash on ESBs and SOA, I finally get it why this is such a hot issue — and a particularly important one for those of you just embarking on service-oriented architecture, but already invested in an ESB solution or two.

ZapThink managing partner Jason Bloomberg does the best job I’ve seen of explaining why this topic is so important and, more importantly, putting ESBs in their place, so to speak.

As Bloomberg explains it, the problem isn’t so much whether or not you use an ESB, but rather, how you use it – an important distinction. He says committing to an ESB too early in the process of developing your SOA “substantially increases your risk of failure.” So, of course, this is one of the most common mistakes companies make with SOA, a coincidence that might help explain those rumors of companies discontent with their SOA.

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