Enterprise and Service-Oriented Architecture: Introduction

This lecture introduces Enterprise and Service-Oriented Architecture, focusing on solutions for Business/IT alignment. The instructor, along with other EPFL staff, discusses lessons learned, group work, and key learning points. Students share their insights and concerns, emphasizing the importance of looking at non-technical aspects of issues. The course aims to simulate the challenges faced by business analysts, emphasizing the complexity of problems and the need for a global perspective. The lecture also covers beliefs underlying the course, such as the importance of patience and the tough nature of a business analyst's work.