Factors affecting adoption of service -oriented architecture (SOA) at an enterprise level
Master Thesis
2011
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Service-oriented computing is an emerging IT innovation. Among its manifestations is service-oriented architecture (SOA), an approach to designing and implementing IT solutions. Organizations adopting SOA are facing implementation challenges. Examining factors affecting SOA adoption at an organizational level can reduce uncertainty about SOA, its advantages and disadvantages, and implementation issues. This study uses quantitative analysis to investigate organizational SOA adoption in South Africa from DOI theory and TOE framework perspectives. Results highlight a number of factors influencing SOA adoption: use of multiple standards and platforms, complexity, compatibility, cost, top management support, good governance and strategy, adequate human and financial resources, vendor support for integration and development tools.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-112).
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MacLennan, E. 2011. Factors affecting adoption of service -oriented architecture (SOA) at an enterprise level. University of Cape Town.