SOA Certification and Training, Networking, and Governance Events
January 2010

BALTIMORE, MD October 21, 2009 -- ZapThink today announces the opening
of registration for three separate Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Enterprise Architecture (EA) training, certification, and networking
events in Sydney, Australia, running from January 11, 2010 to January
19, 2010.

"Companies are tired of all the hype surrounding Web Services and SOAs,
and are finding it difficult to learn what they really need to know from
vendor-centric conferences and training," said Ronald Schmelzer, senior
analyst with ZapThink, LLC. "IT professionals want to learn from their
peers about what it really takes to put together a well-designed SOA,
and desire third-party credentials to assert their SOA knowledge. The
Licensed ZapThink Analyst boot camps give Enterprise Architecture
practitioners the SOA education and credentials they've been waiting
for."

Courses, certification, and networking offered include:

* Licensed ZapThink Architect (LZA) Boot Camp, Sydney, Australia,
January 11-14, 2010 (http://bit.ly/34Ct0) <http://bit.ly/34Ct0>
* ZapForum Sydney EA & SOA Networking Event, Sydney, Australia, January
13, 2010 (http://bit.ly/M8Af8) <http://bit.ly/M8Af8>
* SOA & Cloud Governance Certification & Training, Sydney, Australia,
January 18-19, 2010 (http://bit.ly/m2KMy) <http://bit.ly/m2KMy>

In the four-day SOA training course, attendees will get hands-on
experience and expertise in how to implement the latest SOA best
practices and methods. Learn about Service modeling, Service domains,
SOA infrastructure planning, SOA testing, SOA Quality, Governance, and
Management, developing a SOA Roadmap, SOA ROI and Business Planning, SOA
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics, SOA security and
performance optimization, SOA policy management, Composite Services and
Business Process, Service-Oriented Business Applications (SOBA), and
Mashups. Hear about notable SOA security case studies and get hands-on
guidance in making SOA work. And, once you complete this course you will
become a credentialed Licensed ZapThink Architect.

The ZapThink LZA SOA training and certification program offers the
following benefits:
* An annual credential that allows ZapThink to endorse individual
enterprise architects as having specific SOA skills
* Posting onto an LZA Directory that enables companies to research and
locate architects to assist with their SOA-specific needs
* Opportunity to contribute to ZapThink's online research and content
* Participation in exclusive annual LZA-only conferences, events and
activities.

Increasingly, individuals like are looking to get the backing of a
qualified third-party organization that can endorse their existing SOA
skills as well as enable continuous improvement, enhanced networking
with those looking for architecture resources, or enhance their current
SOA-enabled careers. Through its LZA program, ZapThink is filling the
unmet need for knowledge and credentials in this area.

For more information and to register for the events, visit
http://bit.ly/ctIJ <http://bit.ly/ctIJ>  . Early bird discounts are
available for a limited time. Seats are limited to only 45 people per
LZA boot camp, and ZapThink expects certain boot camp dates and
locations to sell out.

About ZapThink, LLC
Founded in October 2000, ZapThink, LLC (http://www.zapthink.com
<http://www.zapthink.com/>  ) is an Enterprise Architecture (EA),
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Enterprise Web 2.0 (EW2.0)
training, strategic advisory, and analysis firm. As a recognized
authority and master SOA and EA, ZapThink provides its audience of IT
practitioners, consultants, and technology vendors with training,
practical advice, guidance, and mentorship to assist in leveraging
emerging EA and SOA approaches to meet their business needs. ZapThink is
headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Its customers include Global 1000
firms and emerging businesses.

ZAPTHINK CONTACT:
ZapThink, LLC
108 Woodlawn Rd
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: +1 (781) 207-0203
[email protected]

D. Marie Munson
Marketing Specialist
ZapThink, LLC

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