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Experts convene to analyze SOA’s vital signs

By admin ⋅ July 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Ron Schmelzer passed this on to me: he and the ZapThink crew are hosting an SOA confab next week in Boston that plays off the “SOA is Dead” theme we’ve been hearing so much about, titled “SOA: The Night of the Living Dead.”

And appropriately, Anne Thomas Manes, who stirred this whole thing up, will be there. She will be joined by industry luminaries Dana Gardner, Brenda Michelson, Sandy Rogers, Thomas Burns, and David Chappell of Oracle. ZapThinkers Ron and Jason Bloomberg will also be there – on Thursday evening, July 23rd. Can this impressive assemblage of experts revive the spirit of SOA?

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

By admin ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in London, UK
Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp to Run October 13-16, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD July 13, 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 October 13-16, 2009 in London, United Kingdom.

“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 October 13-16, 2009 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.

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

By admin ⋅ July 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

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

Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp to Run September 14-17, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD July 1, 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 September 14-17, 2009 in Falls Church, VA near Washington, DC.

“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 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 DC Event will be held at:

http://bit.ly/YgOM7

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/YgOM7. 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.

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in Frankfurt, Germany

By admin ⋅ July 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Training in Frankfurt, Germany

Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp to Run October 6-9, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD July 1, 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 October 6 to 9, 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany.

“Companies are tired of all the hype surrounding Web Services and SOA, 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.

“We are very excited to be partnering with ZapThink to deliver the industry’s highest quality, vendor-neutral SOA training on the market in Germany,” said Herbert Thümer of ht systemberatung GmbH. “We believe that there is large demand in Germany for in-depth SOA training and certification, and we plan this event in Frankfurt as a starting point for ZapThink’s long-term SOA and EA training and certification business in the region.”

The LZA SOA training and certification program in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Event will be held at:

Hotel Steigenberger — Langen

Robert-Bosch-Strasse 26

63225 Langen

Frankfurt, Germany

Registration at: bit.ly/X8Sn5

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 bit.ly/X8Sn5. 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

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

By admin ⋅ June 25, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

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

Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp to Run August 11-14, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD June 24, 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 August 11 to 14, 2009 in Singapore.

“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 LZA SOA training program in Singapore 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
An optional listing in ZapThink’s Architect Resource Center (ARC), an online resource promoting architects available for hire or consultation by end-users
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 an LZA Boot camp, visit http://bit.ly/osHrY. 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

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Networking Event Hosted By ZapThink In Washington, DC: October 1, 2009

By admin ⋅ June 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Networking Event Hosted by ZapThink in Washington, DC

ZapThink Evening Networking Event in Washington, DC — October 1, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD June 22, 2009 — ZapThink today announces the opening of registration for its ZapForum evening networking event in Washington, DC on October 1, 2009. At ZapForum DC, dozens of experts, pundits, and influential guests will gather for an evening of networking and discussion on the topics of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Architecture (EA). Open to public enrollment and attendance, the ZapForum events provide a way to encourage dialogue, networking, and communication within the SOA and EA communities.

“The enterprise architect and SOA communities needs more opportunities to communicate and network in a face-to-face, low cost, low pressure environment,” said Ronald Schmelzer, Managing Partner with ZapThink, LLC. “ZapThink’s ZapForum events provide an excellent venue and opportunity for practitioners, experts, pundits, advisors, consulting firms, vendors, and influencers to network and interact and help grow the EA and SOA industry.”

ZapThink is hosts its evening ZapForum networking events throughout the world. At this upcoming ZapForum event on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC, ZapThink expects a wide range of guest experts and pundits to debate the future of SOA and emerging SOA / EA patterns and trends, including JP Morgenthal (QinetiQ), James Kobielus (Forrester), Ronald Schmelzer (ZapThink), Jason Bloomberg (ZapThink), and a special surprise guest expert.

Details of the upcoming ZapForum event in Washington, DC:

Date:

Location:

http://bit.ly/19Ghit

Information and registration is available at www.regonline.com/zapdc09. Cost for attendance is only $29 and includes food and drinks.

Other planned ZapForum events worldwide include:

ZapForum Boston: July 23, 2009
ZapForum DC: September 29, 2009
ZapForum Frankfurt: October 8, 2009
ZapForum London: October 15, 2009
ZapForum Sydney: November 26, 2009

For more information and to register for ZapForum events, visit www.zapthink.com/eventreg.html (http://bit.ly/ctIJ).

Read more at: ZapThink

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Governance Certification And Training

By admin ⋅ June 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

ZapThink Announces Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Governance Certification and Training
Industry’s Only Vendor-Neutral SOA Governance Credential

BALTIMORE, MD June 17, 2009 — One of the biggest challenges facing the SOA marketplace is the lack of proper governance to make sure that SOA exists in a controlled environment, and not the potential chaos that can emerge from uncontrolled, dynamic consumption and composition.
To address this challenge, ZapThink today announces the availability of registration for its Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Governance Training and Certification courses. The first two-day courses will be run at the University of Virginia’s Northern Virginia campus near metropolitan Washington, DC starting on August 3, 2009 and again on September 28, 2009.

“Enterprises are struggling with making SOA work and troubled by governance concerns,” said Ronald Schmelzer, Managing Partner with ZapThink, LLC. “They are looking for SOA governance best practices for design-time, run-time, and change / version management, and want hands-on experience with SOA governance methods, tools, and frameworks before they commit to a SOA endeavor. However, existing SOA Governance training is provided by software vendors and consulting firms that have ulterior motives. Enterprises are looking for a third-party, vendor-neutral credential to provide training and endorse their SOA governance knowledge.”

The courses address a significant and urgent need from enterprise architects and IT practitioners to achieve SOA success by governing the design, operation, running, and versioning of their SOA implementations. In ZapThink’s two-day workshop, attendees will learn in-depth, practical SOA governance methodologies, techniques, and approaches in ways that are not specific to the particular technology du-jour or an individual vendor implementation.

The SOA Governance training and certification course is led by skilled instructors who not only have architectural and governance expertise, but also know-how in how to apply SOA governance technologies and frameworks into practice. For attendees that already have an LZA credential, this course adds a SOA Governance endorsement that will further add to their knowledge and capabilities. The SOA governance course fills the unmet need for both SOA governance training as well as certification.

Details of the upcoming SOA Governance Training and Certification workshops (http://bit.ly/ctIJ):

August 3-4, 2009: metropolitan Washington, DC area
September 28-29, 2009: metropolitan Washington, DC area

Cost for attendance is just $995 at early discount rates and includes all training materials and certification costs. For more information and to register for the SOA Governance training and certification events, visit www.zapthink.com/eventreg.html (http://bit.ly/ctIJ).

Are you a SOA Zombie? Want to meet fellow SOA Zombies?

By admin ⋅ June 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Despite the continued reports of SOA’s death, do you find yourself with SOA based solutions in production, delivering business value? Or, on the way to production? Both? Well, according to my friends at ZapThink, that makes you a member of the fast-growing SOA Zombie tribe. What to do about it? Connect with fellow zombies, believers, and one famous SOA obituary writer (murderess seems harsh) and celebrate the “Night of the Living SOA Dead”, at ZapThink’s Boston ZapForum.

“On July 23, 2009 dozens of experts, pundits, and influential guests will gather in Boston, MA for an evening of networking and discussion on the topics of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Architecture (EA). Open to public enrollment and attendance, the topic of discussion for the panel will be the recent news and discussion about the “Death of SOA.” Is SOA really dead? Is it dying? Or is it changing? And what about those that are currently doing something with SOA or even just interested in the topic? Are we the “living dead”?

As a way of encouraging dialogue, networking, and communication within the SOA and EA, ZapThink is hosts its evening ZapForum networking events throughout the world. At this upcoming event on July 23, 2009 in Boston, MA, guest experts expecting to attend include Anne Thomas Manes (Burton Group), Dana Gardner (Interarbor Solutions), Jason Bloomberg (ZapThink), Brenda Michelson (Elemental Links), Sandy Rogers, and Ronald Schmelzer (ZapThink).”

Yup, that’s me. I’ll be there gathering SOA stories and keeping an eye on SOA’s vital signs. I envision healthy discussion on SOA, services, services architecture, enterprise architecture and most importantly delivering business value. Ron also hinted at a possible food fight — Zombies are messy.

The gathering is Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:30PM-8PM ET @ M.J. O’Connor’s Irish Pub, 27 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116. For more information go here.

SOA Zombies Gather At ZapForum Boston: Night Of The Living SOA Dead Event

By admin ⋅ June 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

SOA Zombies Gather at ZapForum Boston: Night of the Living SOA Dead Event

ZapThink Evening Networking Event in Boston, MA – July 23, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD June 15, 2009 — On July 23, 2009 dozens of experts, pundits, and influential guests will gather in Boston, MA for an evening of networking and discussion on the topics of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Enterprise Architecture (EA). Open to public enrollment and attendance, the topic of discussion for the panel will be the recent news and discussion about the “Death of SOA.” Is SOA really dead? Is it dying? Or is it changing? And what about those that are currently doing something with SOA or even just interested in the topic? Are we the “living dead”?

As a way of encouraging dialogue, networking, and communication within the SOA and EA, ZapThink is hosts its evening ZapForum networking events throughout the world. At this upcoming event on July 23, 2009 in Boston, MA, guest experts expecting to attend include Anne Thomas Manes (Burton Group), Dana Gardner (Interarbor Solutions), Jason Bloomberg (ZapThink), Brenda Michelson (Elemental Links), Sandy Rogers, and Ronald Schmelzer (ZapThink).

“The enterprise architect and SOA communities needs more opportunities to communicate and network in a face-to-face, low cost, low pressure environment,” said Ronald Schmelzer, Managing Partner with ZapThink, LLC. “ZapThink’s ZapForum events provide an excellent venue and opportunity for practitioners, experts, pundits, advisors, consulting firms, vendors, and influencers to network and interact and help grow the EA and SOA industry.”

Details of the upcoming ZapForum “Night of the Living SOA Dead” event in Boston:

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:30PM-8PM ET

Location:

http://bit.ly/wSNKu

Information and registration is available at www.regonline.com/zapboston09. Cost for attendance is only $29 and includes food and drinks.

Other planned ZapForum events worldwide include:

ZapForum DC: September 29, 2009
ZapForum Frankfurt: October 8, 2009
ZapForum London: October 15, 2009
ZapForum Sydney: November 26, 2009

For more information and to register for ZapForum events, visit www.zapthink.com/eventreg.html.

Read more at: ZapThink

ZapThink Announces Release of Online, Computer-Based SOA Training

By admin ⋅ May 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Baltimore, MD (PRunderground) May 21, 2009 — ZapThink today announces the availability of its online, computer-based Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) training and credentialing course. In this first-of-its-kind offering, attendees can get access to over 20 hours of self-paced video instruction and slides, online testing and evaluation, and opportunity to submit architectural exercises to ZapThink master architects for grading and assessment. Upon completion of the online course, attendees will receive the same LZA Credential that they would receive if they attended one of ZapThinks popular in-person training events.

“Companies and individuals are looking for vendor-neutral, practical, in-depth training that is affordable and has minimal impact on their resources,” said Ronald Schmelzer, Managing Partner with ZapThink, LLC. “ZapThinkís new online, CBT courseware fits the bill. Individuals can sign up and get the same in-depth, hands-on SOA training that they’ve come to expect from ZapThink, but at their own pace and schedule.”

The online SOA training course, available at learn.zapthink.com, provides 10 modules of in-depth content, each of which has up to 2 hours of video instruction, dozens of slides, a twenty question self-assessment, and exercises to be submitted to ZapThink staff for their evaluation. At the completion of the course, attendees will receive a Junior-level LZA credential, which can be easily upgraded, at no additional cost, to a Senior-level credential upon completion of additional exercises and activities. The course includes the full range of SOA topics taught at the in-person LZA courses in which over 900 enterprise architects have already been credentialed.

Topics include:

Service modeling
Service domains
SOA infrastructure planning
SOA testing
SOA Quality and Management
SOA Governance
Developing a SOA Roadmap
SOA ROI and Business Planning
SOA Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics
SOA security
SOA and Web Services Performance optimization
SOA policy management
Composite Services and Business Process
Service-Oriented Business Applications (SOBA) and Mashups.

Attendees will learn about notable SOA security case studies and get hands-on guidance in making SOA work. The online LZA course 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 ZapThinkís 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 online LZA course, visit learn.zapthink.com.

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