Join us for a Webinar on July 15, 12:00 noon EDT
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The term "Enterprise Service Bus" continues to create confusion. This is in part because the term is used in a few different ways. "ESB" sometimes is used in describing an architectural approach towards enterprise integration relying on intermediary software to perform message brokering, routing, transformation and similar functions. At the same time, "ESB" also is applied to the broad and evolving category of middleware used in implementing ESB architectures. Adding to the confusion, the ESB category of middleware is so diverse that it defies "apples-to-apples" comparisons of ESB capabilities and features.
The purpose of this webinar is to demystify ESBs for HR IT stakeholders. Within large and medium-sized enterprises, it is common for HR systems to connect into the "enterprise service bus." However, HR IT typically is a relying party and doesn't always exercise control or influence over how ESB infrastructure is applied to HR integration scenarios. In many cases, there is no shortage of middleware or ESB infrastructure within the enterprise, but simply a lack of adequate attention given to the application of such technology to complex and rapidly evolving HR integration scenarios. While some HR integrations are quite pedestrian and well known (HR systems ultimately tie into any enterprise application needing to know who is a current employee), HR increasingly is a step ahead of other enterprise functions with regard to complex integration challenges such as interactions with enterprise portals and SaaS and "cloud-based" resources.
The webinar will give HR system stakeholders a basic grounding in ESB concepts and an up-to-date look at the type of ESB offerings in the marketplace. Attendees will gain knowledge of ESB concepts they can apply in discussions with corporate IT and in developing archtitectures supporting HR integration needs going forward.
About the Presenter
Larry Fulton is an experienced IT architect, a Former Forrester senior analyst, and leading expert in service-oriented architecture (SOA). Larry was the principal author of Forrester Wave(tm): Enterprise Service Buses, Q1 2009.
Larry spent 14 years at United Parcel Service, most recently as a principal enterprise architect, where he was involved in a broad range of application design, architecture, and infrastructure efforts. He piloted and chaired the company's internal "Architecture Summit" forum and was instrumental in the development of its enterprise architecture program. Larry was a key evangelist and designer in the creation of much of the middleware and related infrastructure supporting the company's package handling, tracking, and delivery.
Earlier in his career, Larry developed custom laboratory robotic systems and factory-floor monitoring applications at Hudson Controls Group, and was a systems integrator at Identification and Security Systems.
Larry has a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in computer and systems engineering.
