The service-oriented media enterprise : SOA, BPM, and web services in professional media systems / John Footen, Joey Faust.

Includes index.

Business and technology changes driving the service-oriented media enterprise -- An overview of integration techniques in the media industry -- Service-oriented architecture : definition, concepts, and methodologies -- Middleware -- Web services -- Business process management : definitions, concepts, and methodologies -- What is the service-oriented media enterprise? -- Moving toward a service-oriented media enterprise -- Appendix A : Media-specific service examples -- Appendix B : For more information -- Appendix C : Security and reliability -- Appendix D : Information for vendors -- Appendix E : Federation -- Appendix F : The future.

Companies worldwide are rapidly adopting Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), a design methodology used to connect systems as services, and Business Process Management (BPM), the art of orchestrating these services. Media organizations from news organizations to music and media download services to movie studios are adapting to SOA-style architectures, but have run into roadblocks unique to the media and entertainment industry. These challenges include incorporating real-time data, moving large amounts of data at one time, non-linearity and flexibility for workflow, and unique metrics and data gathering. The Service-Oriented Media Enterprise details the challenges and presents solutions for media technology professionals. By addressing both the IT and media aspects, it helps individuals improve current enterprise technologies and operations. KEY BENEFITS .A complete overview of SOA and BPM, specific for media-based organizations .Technical information about SOA and BPM standards and how they are used .A how-to guide for jump-starting SOA projects within the media enterprise .Complete service example code and descriptions.