SOA Software announced that it has certified the Neuron ESB from Neudesic as a Governed Service Platform.

Certified Governed Service Platform status means that customers can be confident that their platforms won't compromise the fidelity of the governance systems and structures defined in an enterprise SOA program. The certification process ensures that Governed Service Platforms can implement and enforce governance policies proving reporting data to enable a closed-loop audit process.

"Governance Initiatives are rapidly gaining momentum amongst platform vendors, Governance solution providers, and end-user customers," said Frank Martinez, Executive Vice President of SOA Software. "The addition of Neuron-ESB, as a Microsoft .NET and WCF based ESB to the list of Governed Service Platforms highlights the importance of this certification for platform vendors."

Neudesic customers add SOA Software's Integrated SOA Governance Automation solution to their Microsoft .NET and WCF based Neuron ESB to achieve the following benefits:

• Compatibility
• Visibility
• Demand Management

"Neuron-ESB 2.0 represents a significant evolution for the Microsoft Platform while addressing the Enterprise Service Bus needs of every customer running Microsoft Windows. Our technology allows businesses to effectively leverage their Microsoft investments to deliver real-time solutions," stated Marty Wasznicky, Vice President of Product Development. "Our product provides a new level of flexibility and ease of use that will help companies increase their productivity while reducing their development and operational costs. Moreover we've formed a strategic partnership with SOA Software and achieved certification as a Governed Service Platform. Our customers can be confident that Neuron-ESB will enhance the fidelity of their Governance initiatives."