There really IS something different about SOA

Implications: The article is completely off the planet in its estimates - there is absolutely no way that the SOA market will be worth $15B in 2013. There are not enough skills in the world. However, SOA really is different to what has gone before, and is not just about reuse.

Analysis:  One of the most powerful benefits of SOA is that it moves IT components onto business context boundaries. The result is that instead of seeing operations as a combination of arcane IT functions, the user gets a much clearer, business oriented view. A number of key benefits flow from this enhanced visibility - compliance management becomes easier, and it becomes possible to positively affect business effectiveness and efficiency. In addition, it makes it improves alignment of IT with business goals.

SOA is important. Yes, the concepts have been around for years, but it is only now that the technology is available to make implementation practical for most companies. One point often not appreciated is that SOA has a positive effect on business risk. Lustratus has just completed a paper reviewing SOA's impact on risk, and the conclusion is that although SOA does drive risk in some areas, this is outweighed by the mitigation it offers in otehrs.

Finally, the market estimate is laughable. SOA requires skilled resources that are incredibly rare today, and this is not going to be solved by 2015 enough to sustain a $15B revenue stream.