A valuable resource for IT Managers and Developers who would like an overview of Systems Integration but don't need (or want) to get into specifics. Covering :
Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Web Services
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Business Process Management (BPM)
Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
Enterprise Portal
Business to Business (B2B)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Integration Blueprinting
Systems Integration Made Friendly will help you understand the architectural landscape within which your integration solutions are developed. Finally, you will be able to grasp the latest approaches for controlling integration projects and feel prepared with the necessary tools to prevent those projects from becoming financial black holes and management nightmares.
Armed with just a few of the basics, you will at last be able to see clearly what you, your development teams, and your organization can realistically expect from Systems Integration.
From: Russell O'Brien
June 7, 2009
Dear IT Manager / Developer,
This book was born out of frustration. A client asked me to recommend a beginner's guide to Software & Systems Integration and, after much research, I found such a guide didn't exist. Most books on Systems and Enterpise Application Integration (EAI) are written for technicians and contain a bewildering array of information, the majority of which is at a much greater level of detail than is required by managers and newbie developers.
If only I'd come across a book like this when I first started out!
It took me a long time to get my head around Systems and Software Integration. And I had a whole team of people working for me! It's a complex subject and one made all the more difficult by constant changes in technology and the growth of the Internet. With my book Systems Integration Made Friendly, I'm attempting to put things right.
About the author
Russell O’Brien is a veteran of the information age with over 25 years experience in the computer industry. He began his working life in the software industry in Sydney, punching program cards and loading magnetic disks. From these humble beginnings, he rose through the IT ranks and is now the world’s leading authority on Integration Blueprinting.
Russell is a much sought-after technical advisor to the newspaper and media industries for any projects relating to Systems Integration & Enterprise Application Integration (EAI). He is also a frequent speaker at events hosted by media industry groups around the world, including IFRA, the world's leading association for newspaper and media publishing, and the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers Association (PANPA).
Russell has patented a unique process (IBING) that has been used by clients to minimize their business systems costs and significantly reduce the risks commonly associated with large scale software integration projects.
Testimonial by Allan Marshall
I became aware of Russell O'Brien whilst attending an integration seminar in February 2001 and managed to obtain his services as Chief Technical Authority for the newspaper. Since his involvement and the assembly of the Associated Newspapers "Integration Blueprint" we have reduced our IT budget by more than $5 million a year, rationalized a number of departments and put in place a long term strategy to improve the company's competitive edge. Russell's depth of technical knowledge, and his ability to clearly and simply apply it to the business at an enterprise level, has been a major contributing factor to our success with the integration of our applications.
Allan Marshall is the former Chief Operations and Technology Director at Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) London.
He helped establish ANL as a recognized global market leader within the newspaper publishing sector. He has a rare combination of vision for the future, the ability to implement change and to establish standards that have positioned ANL at the forefront of the industry.
EXTRAS
PowerPoint slides for all illustrations in the book
Extra #1 - The author spent considerable time and expense when putting together the illustrations for this book. Russell has now included all illustrations as a series of PowerPoint slides which can easily form the basis for your own powerful presentations. Now you can share your new found knowledge with work colleagues and business associates. Even better, use them when presenting your business case. Enjoy!
Unlimited Access to the Author
Extra #2 - If you order today, you will have unlimited access via email direct to the author for the next 30 days. As you are aware, Russell's time is very valuable, so this offer is strictly limited to the first 25 purchasers.
100% Money Back Guarantee!!!
If you aren't completely satisfied with Systems Integration Made Friendly at any time within 8 weeks (56 days) after you purchase, I'll give your money back ... no questions asked!
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I would like to buy Systems Integration Made Friendly
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Sincerely,
Russell O'Brien
P.S. If you're after an easy-to-understand, graphically rich introduction to Software & Systems Integration, this book is for you.
P.P.S. Powerpoint slides of all illustrations in the book are included when you order today
P.P.P.S. And remember, unlimited access via email direct to the author for 30days. Strictly limited on a first-come, first served basis to the first 25 purchasers. Hurry, order NOW
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