Unlocking the mainframe: Modernising legacy systems to a Service-Oriented Architecture

Overview

Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models.

For mainframe customers facing a narrowing window of opportunity to leverage their enormous investments in mainframe IT environments, this paper evaluates the impact of service oriented architecture (SOA).