Even though SOA seems to work in certain instances better than in others, the patterns of success are quite clear, David Linthicum explains. As are the patterns of failure. “It’s difficult to admit that things are not going well and that you need to ‘reset the project.’ Indeed, most would find that situation a career-ending experience, but that should not be the case,” Linthicum writes. The first trick, of course, is to admit that you’re in an unproductive situation and, from there, Linthicum offers nine steps for hitting the SOA reset button. Technology Industry