business agility with soabpm

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Achieving Business Agility with SOA/BPM:Achieving Business Agility with SOA/BPM:

Enabling the Service Oriented EnterpriseEnabling the Service Oriented Enterprise

Richard Mark Soley, Ph.D.

Chairman and CEO

Service Oriented ArchitectureService Oriented Architecture

WikipediaWikipedia: SOA is: SOA is

a perspective of software architecture thata perspective of software architecture thatdefines the use of services to support thedefines the use of services to support the

requirements of software users. In an SOArequirements of software users. In an SOA

environment, resources on a network areenvironment, resources on a network are

made available as independent services thatmade available as independent services that

can be accessed without knowledge of theircan be accessed without knowledge of their

underlying platform implementation.underlying platform implementation.


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SOA Solves All Our Problems?SOA Solves All Our Problems?

nn InfoWorld:InfoWorld: Desperately Seeking SOADesperately Seeking SOA(Alan(Alan ZeichickZeichick, 30 December 2004!), 30 December 2004!)

nn ZapthinkZapthink:: Why is SOA Taking So Long?Why is SOA Taking So Long?

(October 2005)(October 2005)

nn Gartner 18 July 2006: SOA is enteringGartner 18 July 2006: SOA is entering

thethetrough of disillusionmenttrough of disillusionment



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HereHeres a Thoughts a Thought

Perhaps we should focus on

agility

reusable design

performance metrics expected change.

Some More from GartnerSome More from Gartner

nnOrganizations implementingOrganizations implementing SOASOAss

should pay close attention to the MDAshould pay close attention to the MDAstandards and consider acquiring toolsstandards and consider acquiring tools

that automate models and rules.that automate models and rules.

nnBy reinforcing the businessBy reinforcing the business--level focuslevel focus

and couplingand coupling MDAMDAss with SOA concepts,with SOA concepts,

you end up with a system that isyou end up with a system that is

inherently more flexible and adaptable.inherently more flexible and adaptable.


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WhyWhyModel DrivenModel Driven??

nn ModelsModelsabstractionsabstractionsare ancient inare ancient innn EngineeringEngineering

nnArchitectureArchitecture

nn ShipShip--buildingbuilding

nn Traffic controlTraffic control

nn

WorkflowWorkflownn MaintenanceMaintenance

nn

People Talk to Computers with SymbolsPeople Talk to Computers with Symbols

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printfprintf((stdoutstdout, array[x]);, array[x]);x++;x++;

}}

WhatWhats wrong with this (non)s wrong with this (non)--picture?picture?

This isnThis isnt how engineers design systems.t how engineers design systems.


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How to Build InflexibilityHow to Build Inflexibility

First, fill your mould (requirements & schedule) withwet concrete (code):

Now React to ChangesNow React to Changes

When youve finished, you have a big, rigid,

monolithic thing that has one very specific

purpose, and

there are no identifiable parts that can

be reused for something else

its incomposable

its completely inflexible

its difficult to change

if you try, it breaks.


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Heterogeneity is PermanentHeterogeneity is Permanent

nn Programming languagesProgramming languagesnn ~3 million COBOL programmers~3 million COBOL programmers

nn ~1.6 million VB programmers~1.6 million VB programmers

nn ~1.1 million C/C++ programmers~1.1 million C/C++ programmers

nn Operating systemsOperating systemsnn Unix, MVS, VMS,Unix, MVS, VMS, MacOSMacOS, Windows (all 8!),, Windows (all 8!), PalmOSPalmOS

nn Windows 3.1: itWindows 3.1: its still out there!s still out there!

nn Embedded devices (mobile, setEmbedded devices (mobile, set--top, etc.)top, etc.)

nn NetworksNetworksnn Ethernet, ATM, IP, SS7,Ethernet, ATM, IP, SS7, FirewireFirewire, USB, USB

nn Bluetooth, 802.11b,Bluetooth, 802.11b, HomeRFHomeRF

The integration picture is always changingThe integration picture is always changing

Executive decisions, mergers & acquisitions have a way of surprising us


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How Can We Deal with This?How Can We Deal with This?

Make adaptability the design centerMake adaptability the design centerfor your architecture.for your architecture.

Design systems asDesign systems as

collections of services.collections of services.

Services add flexibilityServices add flexibility

nn Improve agility of the enterpriseImprove agility of the enterprisesystemsystemby mirroring theby mirroring the enterpriseenterprise

nn Take an orderTake an ordernn Ship a productShip a product

nn Report accountsReport accounts

nn Forecast salesForecast sales

nn Each business process becomes aEach business process becomes aserviceservicenn Modularity leads to flexibilityModularity leads to flexibility

nn New processes can use old servicesNew processes can use old services


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nn Service: a (generally) coarseService: a (generally) coarse--grained businessgrained businessfunction, some or all of which is automatedfunction, some or all of which is automated

nn ComposableComposable: may be orchestrated into a new: may be orchestrated into a newbusiness function without unexpected sidebusiness function without unexpected side--effectseffects

nn Modular: each service represents a selfModular: each service represents a self--

contained business function with a wellcontained business function with a well--defined interfacedefined interface

nn Precisely defined: public metadata describesPrecisely defined: public metadata describesthe functionality of the service, how it can bethe functionality of the service, how it can becomposed, and expected outcomes.composed, and expected outcomes.

SOA is aSOA is a Business DecisionBusiness Decision

nn The decision toThe decision to structurestructure

the businessthe businessaroundaround wellwell--

defined servicesdefined servicesis relatedis related

to, but not the same as,to, but not the same as,

an IT decision to use SOAan IT decision to use SOA

nn The business decision isThe business decision is

tougher than the technicaltougher than the technical

decision.decision.


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Precisely defined metadataPrecisely defined metadata??

Back up a minute, what is that?

Modeling is the FocusModeling is the Focus

nn Modeling, especially graphical modeling isModeling, especially graphical modeling is

nn A natural human approach to designA natural human approach to design

nn Thousands of years oldThousands of years old

nn Allows expression of design separate fromAllows expression of design separate from

implementation, as implementations changeimplementation, as implementations change

nn Allows for longAllows for long--term maintenance & integrationterm maintenance & integration

nn Is anIs an acceleratoraccelerator of implementationof implementation

nn Is technologyIs technology--independentindependent

18th century B.C. multiplication table


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OMGOMGss Mission Since 1989Mission Since 1989

nn Develop an architecture, using appropriateDevelop an architecture, using appropriatetechnology, for modeling & distributedtechnology, for modeling & distributedapplication integration, guaranteeing:application integration, guaranteeing:nn reusability of componentsreusability of components

nn interoperability & portabilityinteroperability & portability

nn basis in commercially available softwarebasis in commercially available software

nn

SpecificationsSpecifications freely availablefreely availablenn Implementations existImplementations exist

nn MemberMember--controlled notcontrolled not--forfor--profitprofit

Who Are OMG?Who Are OMG?

ABN Amro

Adaptive

BEA

Borland

Boeing

CA

Citigroup

Compuware

DaimlerChrysler

EDS

Ericsson

Fujitsu

General Electric

Harris

Hewlett Packard

Hitachi

IBM

IONA

io Software

Kennedy Carter

Kaiser Permanente

KDM Analytics

MITRE

NASA

NEC

NIST

NTT DoCoMo

Northrop Grumman

OASIS

Oracle

PRISM

SAP

SAS Institute

Select

Software

Siemens

Softeam

Sun

Unisys

Visa

W3C


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OMGOMGss BestBest--Known SuccessesKnown Successes

nn Common Object Request Broker ArchitectureCommon Object Request Broker Architecturenn CORBACORBA remains the only languageremains the only language-- and platformand platform--neutralneutral

interoperability standardinteroperability standard

nn Unified Modeling LanguageUnified Modeling Languagenn UMLUMLTMTM remains the worldremains the worlds only standardized modeling languages only standardized modeling language

nn Common WarehouseCommon Warehouse MetamodelMetamodelnn CWMCWMTMTM, the integration of the last two data warehousing initiatives, the integration of the last two data warehousing initiatives

nn MetaMeta--Object FacilityObject Facilitynn MOFMOFTMTM, the language, the language--defining languagedefining language

nn XML Metadata InterchangeXML Metadata Interchangenn XMIXMITMTM, the XML, the XML--UML standardUML standard

GoingGoingUp The StackUp The Stack

nn OMGOMGss history has been to address thehistory has been to address the

technology stacktechnology stackfrom the bottom up:from the bottom up:nn Object orientationObject orientation

nn Distributed middlewareDistributed middleware

nn ModelingModeling

nnVertical market modelsVertical market models

nn

Business management: process & rulesBusiness management: process & rules


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The Model Driven ArchitectureThe Model Driven Architecture

nn OMGOMGss Model Driven ArchitectureModel Driven Architecture(MDA(MDATMTM) initiative is aimed) initiative is aimedprecisely at modelingprecisely at modelingup and down the stackup and down the stack

nn You have an opportunity to increase your bottom line byYou have an opportunity to increase your bottom line byintegrating your assetsintegrating your assets

nn Industry standards support that goal by futureIndustry standards support that goal by future--proofing yourproofing yourapplication designapplication design

nn The MDA will help you integrate the mix you have today,The MDA will help you integrate the mix you have today,

and give you an architecture to support the unexpectedand give you an architecture to support the unexpectednn Focus on integrating legacy applicationsFocus on integrating legacy applications

nn Ensure smooth integration of COTS applicationsEnsure smooth integration of COTS applications

nn Models areModels are testabletestableandand simulatablesimulatable

nn The aim:The aim: a 20a 20--year software architectureyear software architecture

What is Model Driven Architecture?What is Model Driven Architecture?

nn A Better Way to Specify and Design & DevelopA Better Way to Specify and Design & Develop

nn Based on modeling standards like UML, MOFBased on modeling standards like UML, MOF

nn Is extensible to all modeling problemsIs extensible to all modeling problems

nn Supports full lifecycle: analysis, design,Supports full lifecycle: analysis, design,

implementation, deployment, maintenance,implementation, deployment, maintenance,

evolution & integration with later systemsevolution & integration with later systems

nn Builds in Interoperability and PortabilityBuilds in Interoperability and Portability

nn Lowers initial cost and maximizes ROILowers initial cost and maximizes ROI


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Model Driven ArchitectureModel Driven Architecture

nn AnAn initiativeinitiativeof the Object Management Groupof the Object Management Group(OMG)(OMG)

nn AAbrandbrandfor tools based onfor tools based on OMGOMGss UML andUML andMOF open standardsMOF open standards

nn AAset of specificationsset of specificationsdefined bydefined by OMGOMGssopen, worldwide process.open, worldwide process.

Modeling: Key ConceptsModeling: Key Concepts

nn Emphasis onEmphasis on transformation techniquestransformation techniquesnn Based on a standardBased on a standard metamodelingmetamodeling framework;framework;

there will be manythere will be many metamodelsmetamodels, and plenty of, and plenty ofmodeling languages (including UML)modeling languages (including UML)

nn Clear semantics, expressed consistentlyClear semantics, expressed consistently

nn Potentially many levels of abstractionPotentially many levels of abstraction

nn Enduring architecturesEnduring architecturesare the focusare the focusnn Maintenance and integration arenMaintenance and integration arent pretty, but theyt pretty, but they

are the main job of ITare the main job of IT

nn Graphical languages as well as textual onesGraphical languages as well as textual onesnn Some generic, some domainSome generic, some domain--specific, just like thespecific, just like the

textual language worldtextual language world


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Model Driven ArchitectureModel Driven Architecture

Shared Languages are ImportantShared Languages are Important

nn The Unified Modeling Language is the successor to theThe Unified Modeling Language is the successor to thedozens of OO A&D notations of the earlydozens of OO A&D notations of the early 90s90s

nn

UML is broadly adopted, as are other key OMG modelingUML is broadly adopted, as are other key OMG modelinglanguages: BPMN, CWM, MOF, XMIlanguages: BPMN, CWM, MOF, XMI

nn Initial UML 1.x standardized in 1997Initial UML 1.x standardized in 1997

nn VendorVendor--neutral worldwide certification easily availableneutral worldwide certification easily available

nn Standardization primed the marketStandardization primed the marketnn Hundreds of booksHundreds of books

nn Dozens of commercial toolsDozens of commercial tools

nn Widely available trainingWidely available training

nn Supported by an open processSupported by an open processnn UML 2.0 updates came from 54 companiesUML 2.0 updates came from 54 companies


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UML & MDA Books ProliferatingUML & MDA Books Proliferating

UML Certification Program (OCUP)UML Certification Program (OCUP)

OMG/UTI UML Certification Program

Started November 2003

Worldwide (English & Japanese)

Books available in Japanese & German

Three levels of accomplishment

Focused on UML 2.0

New Realtime/Embedded on the way

OMG

Endorsed!


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MDA isMDA is ProvenProven

nn Many excellent proofsMany excellent proofs--ofof--concept:concept:nn Banks, railroads, trading, insurance,Banks, railroads, trading, insurance,

manufacturing, healthcare, etc.manufacturing, healthcare, etc.

nnAdopted by UN/CEFACT, SWIFT, ACORD, HL7Adopted by UN/CEFACT, SWIFT, ACORD, HL7

and other key standards playersand other key standards players

nn

Careful studies prove the pointCareful studies prove the pointnn The Middleware Company (TMC)The Middleware Company (TMC)

nn Electronic Data Systems (EDS)Electronic Data Systems (EDS)

MDA isMDA is FractalFractal

nn There is a general pattern to MDA:There is a general pattern to MDA:

nn DiscoverDiscovermultiple syntaxes for a singlemultiple syntaxes for a single

semanticsemantic

nn Derive & designDerive & designa model which underliesa model which underlies

that semanticthat semantic

nn DevelopDeveloptransformations between thosetransformations between those

models.models.


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Back to BPMBack to BPM

nn Business process management is gainingBusiness process management is gainingattention due to the need to organize,attention due to the need to organize,outline, implementoutline, implement and measureand measurebusinessbusinessprocessesprocesses

nn Central tenet of the Service OrientedCentral tenet of the Service OrientedArchitecture (SOA) movement isArchitecture (SOA) movement is

managing processesmanaging processes(and related IT) to(and related IT) toincrease agilityincrease agilitythat requires processthat requires processmanagementmanagement

Modeling is PervasiveModeling is Pervasive

UML

BPMN, etc.

MOF, CWM, etc.

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Merger of OMG and BPMI.orgMerger of OMG and BPMI.org

nn Natural combination ofNatural combination ofgroups that had beengroups that had beenworking together for yearsworking together for years

nn Pulled togetherPulled togethermetamodelingmetamodeling, modeling &, modeling &notationnotation

nn Integrates businessIntegrates businessprocess management,process management,process modeling &process modeling &business rulesbusiness rules

OMG Business Modeling ActivityOMG Business Modeling Activity

nn Semantics of Business Vocabulary and RulesSemantics of Business Vocabulary and Rulesnn Adopted OMG standardAdopted OMG standard

nn

Business MotivationBusiness Motivation MetamodelMetamodelnn Adopted OMG standardAdopted OMG standard

nn Business Process Modeling NotationBusiness Process Modeling Notationnn Adopted OMG standard (2.0 underway)Adopted OMG standard (2.0 underway)

nn Business Process DefinitionBusiness Process Definition MetamodelMetamodelnn In process; expected completion shortlyIn process; expected completion shortly

nn Organization StructureOrganization Structure MetamodelMetamodelnn In process; expected completion shortlyIn process; expected completion shortly

nn Production Rule RepresentationProduction Rule Representationnn In process; expected completion shortlyIn process; expected completion shortly

nn Business Process Maturity Model under discussionBusiness Process Maturity Model under discussion


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Business Process Definition Metamodel (BPDM)Business Process Definition Metamodel (BPDM)

nn Defines an abstract language forDefines an abstract language forspecification of executable businessspecification of executable business

processes (with or without humanprocesses (with or without human

involvement) and may collaborateinvolvement) and may collaborate

between otherwisebetween otherwise--independentindependent

business processes executing inbusiness processes executing in

different business environmentsdifferent business environments

BP Language BP LanguageBPDM

Business Semantics of Business Rules (BSBR)Business Semantics of Business Rules (BSBR)

nnAllows business people to define policiesAllows business people to define policiesand business rules in their own languageand business rules in their own language

and to capture those rules in anand to capture those rules in anunambiguous language that is readilyunambiguous language that is readilytranslatable to other representationstranslatable to other representations


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An Underlying MOF ModelAn Underlying MOF Model

BPMN: A Core ExampleBPMN: A Core Example

BPMN was designed to bridge the gapBPMN was designed to bridge the gapbetween business process design and processbetween business process design and process

implementationimplementationTo support both abstract and executable processes:To support both abstract and executable processes:not just automationnot just automation

BPMN is supported by more than 40 vendorsBPMN is supported by more than 40 vendorsProcess engines support BPMN nativelyProcess engines support BPMN natively

Tools map BPMN to BPEL and other executionTools map BPMN to BPEL and other executionlangaugeslangauges

Also in use by BPM practitioners in the end userAlso in use by BPM practitioners in the end usercommunitycommunity


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Status of the StandardStatus of the Standard

BPMN 1.0 originally released by BPMI in May, 2004BPMN 1.0 originally released by BPMI in May, 2004 FastFast--tracked by OMG, adopted in only 90 daystracked by OMG, adopted in only 90 days

Specification & information at http://www.Specification & information at http://www.bpmnbpmn.org/.org/

Simple & StraightforwardSimple & Straightforward


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Circling Back: SOA, BPM & MDACircling Back: SOA, BPM & MDA

nn

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is anService Oriented Architecture (SOA) is anexecutive decisionexecutive decisionthat requires commitmentthat requires commitmentto discovering, mapping, and executingto discovering, mapping, and executingrepeatable processesrepeatable processes

nn Business Process Modeling (BPM) is aBusiness Process Modeling (BPM) is arequirement for mapping, executing andrequirement for mapping, executing andmeasuringmeasuringrepeatable processesrepeatable processes

nn Model Driven Architecture (MDA) is a way toModel Driven Architecture (MDA) is a way toshare concepts, designs and languages in ashare concepts, designs and languages in aworld of constantly changing infrastructureworld of constantly changing infrastructureand requirementsand requirements

nn Tools supporting that stack are in useTools supporting that stack are in use today.today.

Sneak Peek: SOA ConsortiumSneak Peek: SOA Consortium

nn The SOA Consortium isThe SOA Consortium is

nnAnAn advocacy groupadvocacy grouphelping CIOhelping CIOs and lines and line--ofof--business managers make the transitionbusiness managers make the transition

to SOAto SOA

nnAAcommunity of practicecommunity of practicehelping architectshelping architects

share best practices, success & failureshare best practices, success & failure

storiesstories


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To Get More InformationTo Get More Information

nn BPM Activities PagesBPM Activities Pagesnn http://http://bmibmi..omgomg.org/.org/

nn MDA Information PageMDA Information Pagenn http://www.omg.org/mda/http://www.omg.org/mda/

nn OMG General InformationOMG General Informationnn http://www.omg.org/http://www.omg.org/

nn SOA Consortium InformationSOA Consortium Informationnn http://www.soahttp://www.soa--consortium.org/consortium.org/

nn Contact the AuthorContact the Authornn [email protected]@omg.org
http://www.omg.org/mda/http://www.omg.org/mda/http://www.omg.org/mda/http://www.omg.org/http://www.omg.org/http://www.omg.org/http://www.soa/http://www.soa/http://www.soa/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.soa/http://www.soa/http://www.omg.org/http://www.omg.org/http://www.omg.org/mda/http://www.omg.org/mda/

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