The convergence of SOA, BPM, and Enterprise Social Computing is happening now, but few companies are taking a holistic view and applying all three disciplines to solve their business challenges. Those that do, however, will find the flexibility, responsiveness, and innovation enable them to become Liquid Enterprises™—organizations in which collaboration is key to their competitive advantage.

In this essential article, BEA's Global Solutions Director, Brandon Lackey, shares the seven principles that guarantee a successful knowledge management implementation. Even more important, it also warns you about eight knowledge management pitfalls to avoid.

This third installment is titled “A Portfolio Perspective for SOA.” Ed Kourany, Executive Director of BEA Consulting, contiues to share his expertise on getting business leaders to buy into the SOA vision.

• Enterprises that aggressively begin their organizational and cultural transformation for BPM in 2007 will double their chances of becoming industry leaders by 2010.
• Broader BPM initiatives are becoming the dominant force guiding the application architecture migration agenda. As a result of BPM’s influence, SOA will be more directly tied to business strategy.