Business Agility Core Business Transformation

Unisys SOA for ClearPath

Progressing to a more flexible business posture using a Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA) strategy for core business applications is on the agenda of most CIOs. But how to get there? What are the best approaches? Can risk be managed while gaining the benefits? What about the cost?

The Unisys SOA for ClearPath methodology provides you with best practices pathways to the future to enable your applications for SOA. Integrated into the Unisys 3D Blueprinting methodology, we conduct workshops to assess the current situation for your applications (the “As-is” state) and apply a set of unique application reference models to simplify moving your applications forward into the future state (“To-be”).

ClearPath Reference Architecture for Applications

Transitioning to an SOA can be confusing. More precision and simplicity are required. The ClearPath Reference Architecture (RA) for applications is the answer.

What is the Reference Architecture? The ClearPath RA is a series of graphical models of the ideal end-states for SOA enablement showing a “To-be” state. Each RA presents an idealized implementation view to enable discussion of choices moving from the current “As-is” application situation to the future-state. Whether you choose JavaPlatform, Enterprise Edition or .NET to provide your integration with your SOA service bus is not a problem. The RA views show both options.

Using the unique ClearPath RA models delivers a best practices approach to insure that you are totally comfortable with the way forward. You’re in complete control. Incremental and progressive projects can be implemented to meet the needs of the business.

The outcome is always tailored precisely to your specific ClearPath situation. Each RA model represents the distillation of Unisys experiences and insights to provide an optimum result for your requirements.

The Results

We integrate Unisys and partner solutions to deliver a full range of transformation possibilities. The results are clear – highly-effective SOA-enabling steps that are built on the Unisys SOA for ClearPath approach and the ClearPath-specific RA models to deliver precise results for every project.

Simple? Cost effective? Exactly what you need? You bet.

And there’s more… ClearPath technology and solutions that:

Offer you incremental returns on your investment as you navigate the fast track to IT agility.  To address those business needs affected by core business applications, Unisys has developed a three-stage transformation process:

• Assess 
• Rationalize 
• Sustain