What is service-oriented architecure (SOA)?

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is essentially a collection of services communicating one another. The communication can involve either simple data passing or it can involve two or more services coordinating some activity.

The technology of Web Services is the most likely connection technology of service-oriented architectures. Web services essentially use XML to create a robust connection. Therefore, for customers requiring SOA protection, Bloombase SOA can also help to secure information carried in SOA requests and responses.