ZapCourse – Cloud Security Fundamentals

Event Details Agenda   ZapCourse: Cloud Security Fundamentals Online, Computer Based Training Course Cost: US $297.00 This one hour online course covers the fundamentals of Cloud security, including topics of: Cloud authorization and authentication Cloud data protection and privacy Cloud Governance Cloud infrastructure availability and reliability The latest best practices and standards that apply to [...]

ZapCourse – Architecting with the Cloud: Strategy & Planning

Event Details Agenda ZapCourse – Architecting with the Cloud: Strategy & Planning Online Computer-Based Training Course Cost:  US $297.00 Most of the information about Cloud Computing today comes from vendors. As a result, it skews toward purchasing software and hardware, and away from making balanced decisions in the enterprise. The Enterprise Architect must counterbalance vendor [...]

LZA Renewal v8

Event Details Agenda Venue LZA Renewal v8 Online Price: $495.00 [converted to 495.00 USD]   ZapThink SOA Training & Certification: The Leading Vendor Independent, Architect-Focused SOA Training ZapThink’s Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) SOA Training & Certification Boot Camp is recognized around the world as the best single Service-Oriented Architecture training course available anywhere. The LZA [...]

ZapThink explores the four stages of SOA governance that lead to business agility

For several years now, ZapThink has spoken about SOA governance “in the narrow” vs. SOA governance” in the broad.” SOA governance in the narrow refers to governance of the SOA initiative, and focuses primarily on the service lifecycle.

When vendors try to sell you SOA governance gear, they’re typically talking about SOA governance in the narrow. SOA governance in the broad, in contrast, refers to IT governance in the SOA context. In other words, how will SOA help with IT governance (and by extension, corporate governance) once your SOA initiative is up and running?

In both our Licensed ZapThink Architect Boot Camp as well as our newer SOA and Cloud Governance Course, we also point out how governance typically involves human communication-centric activities like architecture reviews, human management, and people deciding to comply with policies. We point out this human context for governance to contrast it to the technology context that inevitably becomes the focus of SOA governance in the narrow. There is an important technology-centric SOA governance story to be told, of course, as long as it’s placed into the greater governance context.

One question we haven’t yet addressed in depth, however, is how these two contrasts – narrow vs. broad, human vs. technology – fit together. Taking a closer look, there’s an important trend taking shape, as organizations mature their approach to SOA governance, and with it, the overall SOA effort. Following this trend to its natural conclusion highlights some important facts about SOA, and can help organizations understand where they want to end up as their SOA initiative reaches its highest levels of maturity.

Read more at: ZDNet

Speaking of SOA: Are services nouns or verbs?

ZapThink revels in stirring up controversy almost as much as we enjoy clarifying subtle concepts that give architects that rare “aha!” moment as they finally discern the solution to a particularly knotty design problem. Last month’s “process isomorphism” ZapFlash, therefore, gave us a particular thrill, because we received kudos from enterprise architects for streamlining the connections between Business Process Management (BPM) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), while at the same time, several industry pundits demurred, disagreeing with our premise that services should correspond one-to-one with tasks or subtasks in a process.

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ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Events in Sydney, Australia

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Events in Sydney, Australia

SOA Certification and Training, Networking, and Governance Events January 2010

BALTIMORE, MD October 21, 2009 — ZapThink today announces the opening of registration for three separate Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enteprise Architecture (EA) training, certification, and networking events in Sydney, Australia, running from January 11, 2010 to January 19, 2010.

“Companies are tired of all the hype surrounding Web Services and SOAs, and are finding it difficult to learn what they really need to know from vendor-centric conferences and training,” said Ronald Schmelzer, senior analyst with ZapThink, LLC. “IT professionals want to learn from their peers about what it really takes to put together a well-designed SOA, and desire third-party credentials to assert their SOA knowledge. The Licensed ZapThink Analyst boot camps give Enterprise Architecture practitioners the SOA education and credentials they’ve been waiting for.”

Courses, certification, and networking offered include:

• Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp, Sydney, Australia, January 11-14, 2010 (http://bit.ly/34Ct0)
• ZapForum Sydney EA & SOA Networking Event, Sydney, Australia, January 13, 2010 (http://bit.ly/M8Af8)
• SOA & Cloud Governance Certification & Training, Sydney, Australia, January 18-19, 2010 (http://bit.ly/m2KMy)

In the four-day SOA training course, attendees will get hands-on experience and expertise in how to implement the latest SOA best practices and methods. Learn about Service modeling, Service domains, SOA infrastructure planning, SOA testing, SOA Quality, Governance, and Management, developing a SOA Roadmap, SOA ROI and Business Planning, SOA Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics, SOA security and performance optimization, SOA policy management, Composite Services and Business Process, Service-Oriented Business Applications (SOBA), and Mashups. Hear about notable SOA security case studies and get hands-on guidance in making SOA work. And, once you complete this course you will become a credentialed Licensed ZapThink Architect.

The ZapThink LZA SOA training and certification program offers the following benefits:

• An annual credential that allows ZapThink to endorse individual enterprise architects as having specific SOA skills
• Posting onto an LZA Directory that enables companies to research and locate architects to assist with their SOA-specific needs
• Opportunity to contribute to ZapThink’s online research and content
• Participation in exclusive annual LZA-only conferences, events and activities.

Increasingly, individuals like are looking to get the backing of a qualified third-party organization that can endorse their existing SOA skills as well as enable continuous improvement, enhanced networking with those looking for architecture resources, or enhance their current SOA-enabled careers. Through its LZA program, ZapThink is filling the unmet need for knowledge and credentials in this area.

For more information and to register for the events, visit http://bit.ly/ctIJ. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time. Seats are limited to only 45 people per LZA boot camp, and ZapThink expects certain boot camp dates and locations to sell out.

Read more at: ZapThink Press Release

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in Washington, DC

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in Washington, DC

Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp to Run February 1-4, 2010

BALTIMORE, MD October 14, 2009 — ZapThink today announces the opening of registration for its four-day Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp, providing in-depth, hands-on training and certification on Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and taught by notable SOA expert Jason Bloomberg. The LZA SOA Boot Camp will run from February 1-4, 2010 in Washington, DC (http://bit.ly/vw7WQ).

“Companies are tired of all the hype surrounding Web Services and SOAs, and are finding it difficult to learn what they really need to know from vendor-centric conferences and training,” said Ronald Schmelzer, senior analyst with ZapThink, LLC. “IT professionals want to learn from their peers about what it really takes to put together a well-designed SOA, and desire third-party credentials to assert their SOA knowledge. The Licensed ZapThink Analyst boot camps give Enterprise Architecture practitioners the SOA education and credentials they’ve been waiting for.”

In this four-day SOA training course, attendees will get hands-on experience and expertise in how to implement the latest SOA best practices and methods. Learn about Service modeling, Service domains, SOA infrastructure planning, SOA testing, SOA Quality, Governance, and Management, developing a SOA Roadmap, SOA ROI and Business Planning, SOA Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics, SOA security and performance optimization, SOA policy management, Composite Services and Business Process, Service-Oriented Business Applications (SOBA), and Mashups. Hear about notable SOA security case studies and get hands-on guidance in making SOA work. And, once you complete this course you will become a credentialed Licensed ZapThink Architect.

The ZapThink LZA SOA training and certification program in Washington, DC offers the following benefits:

• An annual credential that allows ZapThink to endorse individual enterprise architects as having specific SOA skills
• Posting onto an LZA Directory that enables companies to research and locate architects to assist with their SOA-specific needs
• Opportunity to contribute to ZapThink’s online research and content
• Participation in exclusive annual LZA-only conferences, events and activities.

The LZA Washington, DC SOA Boot Camp will be held from February 1-4, 2010. Register at http://bit.ly/vw7WQ.

Increasingly, individuals like are looking to get the backing of a qualified third-party organization that can endorse their existing SOA skills as well as enable continuous improvement, enhanced networking with those looking for architecture resources, or enhance their current SOA-enabled careers. Through its LZA program, ZapThink is filling the unmet need for knowledge and credentials in this area.

For more information and to register for an LZA Boot camp, visit http://bit.ly/vw7WQ. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time. Seats are limited to only 45 people per LZA boot camp, and ZapThink expects certain boot camp dates and locations to sell out.

Read more at: ZapThink

Media Alert: WebLayers and ZapThink to Discuss the Effectiveness of Governance in Federal Enterprise Architectures in Free, Live Webinar

As part of its on-going educational webinar series, WebLayers and ZapThink will host, “Boosting the Effectiveness of Federal Enterprise Architectures.” This free, live webinar is designed specifically for IT managers, architects and developers in the federal government that are interested in learning more about the role of governance within their agency infrastructure.

As part of the live roundtable, attendees will discuss the business and technical value of governance, designing an architecture that boosts productivity and adheres to the Clinger-Cohen Act, and how to use governance to support industry standards such as FEAF, DoDAF, TOFAF, SCA, and SCO.

WHO: Ron Karas, director of technical services, WebLayers
Jan Wolff, Senior Account Executive
Ron Schmelzer, managing partner, ZapThink

WHAT: Live educational webinar followed by audience Q&A

WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

Registration is required to participate in the webinar. For more information, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/283424362

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Summa Hosts Industry Analysts ZapThink for Event on Application Modernization with SOA

Pittsburgh — Summa, a provider
of IT consulting and software solutions, is pleased to bring industry experts
ZapThink to Pittsburgh
for a special breakfast session focused on Application Modernization with Service
Oriented Architecture (SOA) on October 22, 2009.  ZapThink, along with Carnegie Mellon
University and Highmark, will be sharing their experiences on taking an SOA
approach to legacy modernization efforts. 

Founded in October 2000, ZapThink, LLC
(http://www.zapthink.com) is an Enterprise Architecture (EA), Service-Oriented
Architecture (SOA), and Enterprise Web 2.0 (EW2.0) training, strategic advisory
and analysis firm. As a recognized authority and master on SOA and EA, ZapThink
provides its audience of IT practitioners, consultants and technology vendors
with training, practical advice, guidance and mentorship to assist in
leveraging emerging EA and SOA approaches to meet their business needs.
ZapThink is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Its customers include Global
1000 firms and emerging businesses

“We are excited to invite ZapThink, Carnegie Mellon
University and Highmark  to share their insights on SOA,” said
Audrey Dunning, CEO of Summa. “This event provides a great opportunity for
business and IT executives to hear best practices from industry leaders and case
studies of how companies have successfully implemented SOA modernization solutions.”

When:  Thursday,
October 22, 2009

Time:  7:30 — 11:00 AM

Where:  The Doubletree
Hotel Pittsburgh City Center, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more information, please contact Karen Colson at
412.258.3294 or karen@summa-tech.com.  To register online, visit https://www.regonline.com/practicalsoapit09. 

Read more at: dBusiness News

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in London

ZapThink today announces the opening of registration for its four-day Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp, providing in-depth, hands-on training and certification on Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and taught by notable SOA expert Jason Bloomberg. The LZA SOA Boot Camp will run from December 8-11, 2009 in London (http://bit.ly/180Csy).

“Companies are tired of all the hype surrounding Web Services and SOAs, and are finding it difficult to learn what they really need to know from vendor-centric conferences and training,” said Ronald Schmelzer, senior analyst with ZapThink, LLC. “IT professionals want to learn from their peers about what it really takes to put together a well-designed SOA, and desire third-party credentials to assert their SOA knowledge. The Licensed ZapThink Analyst boot camps give Enterprise Architecture practitioners the SOA education and credentials they’ve been waiting for.”

In this four-day SOA training course, attendees will get hands-on experience and expertise in how to implement the latest SOA best practices and methods. Learn about Service modeling, Service domains, SOA infrastructure planning, SOA testing, SOA Quality, Governance, and Management, developing a SOA Roadmap, SOA ROI and Business Planning, SOA Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics, SOA security and performance optimization, SOA policy management, Composite Services and Business Process, Service-Oriented Business Applications (SOBA), and Mashups. Hear about notable SOA security case studies and get hands-on guidance in making SOA work. And, once you complete this course you will become a credentialed Licensed ZapThink Architect.

The ZapThink LZA SOA training and certification program in London offers the following benefits:

• An annual credential that allows ZapThink to endorse individual enterprise architects as having specific SOA skills
• Posting onto an LZA Directory that enables companies to research and locate architects to assist with their SOA-specific needs
• Opportunity to contribute to ZapThink’s online research and content
• Participation in exclusive annual LZA-only conferences, events and activities.

The LZA London SOA Boot Camp will be held from December 8-11, 2009. Register at: http://bit.ly/OYJdN

Increasingly, individuals like are looking to get the backing of a qualified third-party organization that can endorse their existing SOA skills as well as enable continuous improvement, enhanced networking with those looking for architecture resources, or enhance their current SOA-enabled careers. Through its LZA program, ZapThink is filling the unmet need for knowledge and credentials in this area.

For more information and to register for an LZA Boot camp, visit http://bit.ly/OYJdN . Early bird discounts are available for a limited time. Seats are limited to only 45 people per LZA boot camp, and ZapThink expects certain boot camp dates and locations to sell out.

Read more at: ZapThink release