WAX Workshop
On Tuesday I ran WAX; a Workshop to discuss the intersection of existing and emerging architectures including SOA, Web 2.0, SaaS etc. with 24 guys from a diverse set of backgrounds including Analysts, Vendors, Enterprises and Web 2.0 companies (see the WAX site for names).
The day was split into 2 main sections, firstly to explore the drivers that are causing a change in the architectural landscape. These were then mashed together to look for similarities and relationships in order to produce a top level set of drivers.
Access
Profit
Openness
Simplicity
Ease
Loyalty
Choice
Ubiquity
Reach |
Personalisation
Culture
User Experience
Journey
Knowledge
Minimized Risk
Agility
Low barrier to entry |
The second section was intended to generate a set of 'strategies' to address these drivers or requirements that would help lead to the definition new architectural models. However, to try this in one day, with a set of individuals who’d just met and whom come from different viewpoints proved a touch to much. That said – the groups struggled valiantly and a number of interesting outputs where achieved:
- Three next generation Tea Pot designs, one called the iPot and one of the others called the Tea Pot 2.0. The iPot won and was selected for an additional prize as it incorporated the secret key design principle in that it was made of WAX!
- A web 2.0 maturity model including a fascinating array of Web 2.0 sites that many hadn’t heard of – a great resource; ever wondered if your MP ever says anything in Westminster? Well you can now!
Mike Platt has made a few early comments on his blog and a WAX diagram that I find kind of interesting.
Now comes the fun trying to digest all the raw data that sould go up on WAX any day soon!
