Service identification in SOA Governance literature review and implications for a new method

Business-driven identification of services is a precondition for a successful implementation of service-oriented architectures and their subsequent governance. This article compares existing identification methods retrieved from related work and discusses the shortcomings. In particular, a lack of economic and governance aspects constitutes a problem and leaves space for improvements. Finally, the paper proposes a process-oriented method of service identification. This approach incorporates the business point of view, strategic and economic aspects as well as technical feasibility. By considering these aspects, it supports the governance of SOAs.