Next generation IT architecture : connect architecture / edited by S.V. Subrahmanya, G. Lakshmanan ; foreword by Kris Gopaladrishnan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Subrahmanya, S., author.

Contributor:

Subrahmanya, S. V., editor.

Lakshmanan, G., editor.

Gopalakrishnan, Kris, writer of introduction.

Series:

Always learning.

Always Learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information technology.

Business enterprises--Computer networks--Management.

Business enterprises.

Computer network architectures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

IT Architecture would be essential for digital consumers, emerging economies, a sustainable tomorrow, smarter organizations, new commerce, pervasive computing and healthcare economy. Next Generation IT Architecture provides valuable prescriptive reference architectures, frameworks and methodologies to address these for building tomorrow's enterprises.

Contents:

Cover

Foreword

Messages

Next Generation IT Architecture

Contents

Expert's Speak

Part 1: Foundation Architecture

Chapter 1: IT Simplification-A Step towards Future Enterprise

Introduction

Technology Complexity

Standardization

Abstraction

Landscape Complexity

Toolset Simplification

Legacy Modernization

Straight through Processing

Single Point of Truth

Approach

Risks

Preventing Relapse

Conclusion

References

Authors

Chapter2: Who is an Architect?

The Problem of Identity

Parallels in Civil and Naval Architecture

The PROPOSED framework

Who is an Architect?

Personal Skill

Mentoring

Thought Leadership

Networking

What is Architecture

Framework for Architecture

Aesthetics

Concerns

Mapping To Functional and Non Functional Requirements

Classification of Non-Functional Requirements

Why is this Classification Needed

Architect's Role in the Organization

Chapter 3: Accelerator Tool for formal ATAM®-based Architecture Evaluation

Architecture evaluation techniques

ATAM® Methodology

Need for a tool for ATAM® evaluation

Scope of tool usage in ATAM® evaluation

Summary of tool usage during ATAM®

Benefits of the tool besides architecture evaluation

Acknowledgements

Part 2: Cross Industry Architecture

Chapter 4: Agile Architecture and how it increases the Value of SOA

What is IT Architecture?

Agile Architecture

SOA

SOA and Agile Architecture Synergies

Final Thoughts

Author

Chapter 5: Data Warehouse Appliances

Architectural Drivers and Trade-Offs

Data Warehouse Appliances Trends and Techniques

High Performance Techniques

Smart Queries.

Columnar Databases

SQL Accelerators

Early Adoption Challenges and Benefits

Architectural Trends for Enterprise Integration

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 6: Enterprise Mobility Adoption Strategy

Introduction to Enterprise Mobility

Need for an Enterprise Mobility Roadmap

Defining Enterprise Mobility Adoption Strategy

Business Needs Mobility Roadmap

Multi Platform Support

Leverage Mobile Capabilities

Right Partner

Technology Options Application Type

COTS vs Custom Development

Deployment

Mandatory Capabilities Smooth Integration

Comprehensive Security

Well Designed UI

Functionalities

Robust Solutions System Scalability

Device Diversity Testing

Network Optimization

On Demand Scaling

Major Influencers from Emerging Trends

Chapter 7: Web as a Platform Patterns and Practices

Cloud Computing - the Web Platform Enabler

Internet Integration

VPN based Integration

Controlled Integration with Gateways

A well thought out service Design

Identity Management and Access Control

A Business-To-Business scenario

Social Network scenario

Data Security

Encryption during transfer

Encryption at rest

Backend data integration

Business Intelligence

(Complement in-house BI with web based BI platforms)

Chapter 8: Self-Management - The Defining Attribute of Next-Gen Architectures

Self-management - Characteristics and Approaches

Architecture of self-managing systems

Component Monitoring and Control

Component Configuration Management

Autonomic Goal and Policy Management

Self-managing Systems - Current State and Emerging Trends

Chapter 9: Applying Virtualization Concepts in Enterprise IT

Introduction.

Applying Virtualization

Application/Service Environment Availability/Setup

Application/Service Environment Standardization

Application/Service Prototyping

Application/Service Testing

Application/Service Intelligent Provisioning

Application/Service Maintenance/Verification

Intranet Content Delivery Network

Cost Benefit Analysis

Use Case - Application/Service Environment Availability/Setup

Use Case - Application/Service Environment Standardization

Use Case - Application/Service Prototyping

Use Case - Application/Service Testing

Use Case - Application/Service Intelligent Provisioning

Use Case - Application/Service Maintenance

Use Case - Internet Content Delivery Network

Part 3: Industry Specific Architecture

Chapter 10: Next Generation Business Cloud Platforms

Drivers and Solution - Business Clouds

Pervasiveness of computing

Faster Pace of Change

Industry specific business cloud

Telecom business cloud

Financial Services Cloud

Energy and Utilities Network Cloud

Media Cloud

Government Cloud

Retail business cloud

Business Cloud Platform - Technical view

High level technical view

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Application Platform

Cloud Application Delivery Platform Ecosystem Management

Product Management

ISV Portal

Multi-Channel App Store

Chapter 11: We know YOU! - Personalization for the Digital Consumer

The journey so far

Relevance of personalization for the digital consumer

What does a personalization system offer?

Personalized Presentation Filtering

Context-specific and Personalized External Content Aggregation

Personalized Promotional Content

Adapting to external identity stores

Sample use cases.

Continuing with John Doe's narrative:

Logical System View

Implementing a personalization system - buy, build or both

Multi-channel capabilities

Adapting to the incumbent landscape

Scalability

Constant evolution

Take-away

Chapter 12: Process and Architectural Impact to banking systems based on US financial regulation reform (Dodd-Frank act)

Dodd-Frank act Impact Summary

Impact on business process

Prudential capital requirements

Handling of derivatives

Regulations relates to financial advisors (for hedge funds and others)

Investor/Retail Consumer protection

Regulatory reporting

Impact on the IT landscape

Enterprise Data management for enhanced reporting needs

Master Data Maintenance (MDM)

Aspects of MDM process impacted

Architectural Impact

Impact to Trading, Clearance systems for handling derivatives

Conclusions

Summary of impacts across various titles in the act

Acknowledgement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Safari, viewed Apr. 18, 2013).

ISBN:

9788131795569

813179556X

9789332506848

9332506841

OCLC:

840430497