Our Software Service Technologies agenda is driven by two key trends. First, componentization and standardization are accelerating construction, and evolution of business solutions in a service-oriented fashion. Second, for efficient, scalable and high-quality delivery of business solutions, service providers are increasing adopting a globally distributed paradigm for the entire lifecycle. Our ongoing research efforts focus on model-driven technologies for delivery of high-quality, industrial-strength business solutions, throughout their lifecycle, in a globally distributed fashion.