So, what does AJAX and SOA have in common? The answer: Everything. Is AJAX and enterprise technology? Absolutely.

As we move to next generation enterprise architectures using newer notions such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), the need for a dynamic Web interface, that can layer over services is providing more value for the enterprise. Moreover, the enterprise in general can benefit from the advantages of AJAX, it's just a matter of having enterprise developers aware of AJAX, as well as the SOA architects.

Indeed, AJAX is becoming the standard dynamic interface for the Web and is adding value to SOA as well, providing the core enabling technology for user interaction, no matter if we're dealing with applications that are remotely hosted, or applications that are local to the enterprise.

In essence AJAX provides better edge technology for SOAs, or the top layer of technology dealing with the user interface. To this point, AJAX is able to extend visual service do a true interactive dynamic interface that's more attractive and functional for the end user.

I'll talk more about this tomorrow.

Posted by Dave Linthicum on May 8, 2006 08:44 AM