<A HREF="http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/23844.wss">IBM announced new services and advanced tools</A> to help customers better focus on the crucial architectural decisions when implementing a service oriented architecture (SOA).

A recent study of SOA engagements by the IBM Academy of Technology found that the chief cause for difficulty among clients in implementing SOA is the lack of emphasis on getting the right architecture blueprint in place with an eye to future growth.