SOA &
Microservices

We design IT architectures that consistently translate business processes into reusable services. The result is a modular IT landscape that can adapt quickly to market changes – without losing stability or compatibility.

SOA

Holistic Architecture for Agile Business Processes

A service-oriented architecture (SOA) is particularly suitable for enterprises with complex, heterogeneous system landscapes that require central governance and maximum reusability of services.

When SOA makes sense:

• Large organizations with multiple backend systems

• High requirements for interoperability between systems

• Long-term standardization of business processes

• Key indicator: strong focus on service reusability

Advantages of SOA:

• Modular services ensure a clear structure and reuse

• Transparent system landscape through standardized interfaces

• Centrally managed governance ensures quality and security

Disadvantages of SOA:

• Higher planning effort during initial implementation

• Adaptations to new requirements can be more complex

• Less flexibility compared to microservices

SOA requires clear governance. We support you in establishing processes and policies that ensure service quality, security, and consistency – keeping your architecture reliable and manageable, even in highly complex environments.

Micro-
services

Modular Services for Dynamic Environments

Microservices architecture is ideal for companies that need to react quickly to market demands, ensuring high scalability and agility. The key difference between SOA and microservices lies in the level of granularity. Unlike SOA, microservices require less upfront integration into an overarching architecture.

When microservices are the right choice:

• Dynamic, cloud-based environments

• Projects with frequent releases and short development cycles

• Independent scaling of individual components (auto-scaling)

Advantages of microservices:

• High flexibility and rapid responsiveness

• Autonomous services can be developed, tested, and deployed independently

• Perfect fit for cloud-native environments

Disadvantages of microservices:

• More complex infrastructure (e.g., service discovery and monitoring)

• Higher demands on interface management

• Governance is harder to organize consistently

Whether SOA or microservices, we help you design an IT architecture that supports your business processes, enables scalability, and positions your organization for long-term digital success.