Reference architecture for enterprise batch processing of unformation

In the past, proprietary mainframe technology platforms provided a well defined architecture and environment, to build enterprise batch processing solutions. The businesses imperative today, is to develop similar solutions, using investments made in a varied mix of open systems technologies. Many of these technologies provide only a generic platform, not specifically targeted at enterprise batch processing requirements. This poses new challenges, in defining the architecture of enterprise batch processing solutions, which use such technologies. To address these challenges, we have identified an architecture, which combines concepts of intelligent agents and service orientation, to serve as a reference for building enterprise batch processing solutions.