Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is emerging as a powerful tool for technology modernization, efficiency, and cost savings in the federal government. According to a recent report from INPUT, the authority on government business, the government's incremental move towards SOA will fundamentally change how it will acquire and deliver internal and citizen-facing services.

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The benefits of SOA, such as increased agility in service delivery, better control and reuse of assets and processes, and better IT and business alignment, are driving the growth of SOA in the federal market. To realize these benefits, agencies will need to reevaluate a number of factors - from acquisition strategies and program lifecycles to governance and organizational culture.