Back cover ® Patterns: SOA Foundation Service Connectivity Scenario Learn key concepts and architecture of the IBM SOA Foundation Apply patterns to the Service Connectivity The IBM SOA Foundation is a reference architecture used to build new applications or extend the value of existing applications and business processes. The IBM SOA Foundation includes an integration architecture, best practices, patterns, and SOA scenarios to help simplify the packaging and use of IBM open standards-based software. INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION