Multicriterial choice of efficient information system with service-oriented architecture

The paper presents the results of the study conducted to identify criteria of efficient information system (IS) with service-oriented architecture (SOA) realization and proposes a ranking method to evaluate SOA information systems using a set of architecture quality criteria. The method is used to compare seven SOA projects and ranking result for SOA efficiency of the projects is provided. The choice of SOA realization project depends on the following criteria groups: IS organization, SOA guidelines and change management, processes and business services readiness, risk management and mitigation. The last criteria group was analyzed on the basis of projects statistics.