The Future of SOA-based Applications and Infrastructure
Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic - May 7, 2005

The Future

For the Big Few vendors (primarily Oracle, SAP, and IBM) focusing on the technology lock-in of users will inevitably have to be replaced by focusing on delivering the best solution for the customer, even if it means using some components from competitors. The ultimate winner in the market will have to provide industry-specific solutions that solve essential problems that others cannot: deep domain experience coupled with industry-specific product functionality which insures successful implementations; an integrated suite of industry-specific products that satisfy current customer requirements; and an enhanced roadmap for customers potential long-term needs...