In this interview, IBM expert Walter Kamme talks about how SOA can help mid-sized companies become more flexible and respond to changing business needs. He explains how utilizing existing infrastructures and implementing an SOA approach can help you redirect investments to the high value areas of your business to capitalize on future growth opportunities.
This article was originally published in "Midmarket Strategies." It is reprinted here with permission of Montgomery Research, Inc.
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