In computing, service-oriented architecture (SOA) provides methods for systems development and integration where systems package functionality as interoperable services. A SOA infrastructure allows different applications to exchange data with one another. Service-orientation aims at a loose coupling of services with operating systems, programming languages and other technologies that underlie applications . [Source: Wikipedia]
This topic is addressed in the ICT work programme 2011/12 (p.86)under the following challenges/ objectives:
> Challenge 7: ICT for the Enterprise and Manufacturing
Objective FoF-ICT-2011.7.1 Smart Factories: Energy-aware, agile manufacturing and customisation
