Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is becoming a staple of IT strategy, providing a way for companies to integrate and support existing and prospective business processes and systems requirements. SOA is about aligning the design of your business and your IT applications—but one essential component of this system that is often overlooked is the mainframe. Consisting largely of siloed applications, many mainframe environments suffer from inaccessibility and inflexibility. However, by leveraging SOA, you can transform your mainframe into a valuable part of your strategy for long-term success: business flexibility.
