Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:18:41 -0600 From: IBM Dynamic e-business team Subject: Web services updates from IBM WELCOME It is an exciting time in the evolution of e-business and we appreciate your interest in IBM's Web services initiative. Issues of the dynamic e-business update will be sent periodically including new and relevant information about Web services and how IBM can help you realize the revolutionary business benefits of our Web services offerings. Please let us know what you'd like to see in future issues by e-mailing Dave Farrell at dcfarrelatus.ibm.com In this issue you will find: 1. IBM in the news: Press releases and articles 2. Upcoming events: Experience Web services in person 3. Resources: New white papers, glossary of terms 4. Links ________________________________________________________________ 1. IBM IN THE NEWS PRESS RELEASES IBM OFFERS FIRST SOFTWARE TOOLS IN INDUSTRY FOR WEB SERVICES WEBSPHERE STUDIO VERSION 4 http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226001+11 WebSphere Studio Version 4 is the first commercially available set of Web services and Java Server Pages (JSP) development tools enabling software developers to easily create, deploy and maintain Web-based applications. With IBM tools, developers will be able to quickly extend existing applications to the Web with minimal knowledge of Java, XML or SOAP. WebSphere Studio V4 includes a beta version of the new WebSphere Studio Site Developer, IBM's new development environment for Web site developers. ---------------------------------------------------------------- VISUALAGE FOR JAVA 4 http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226002+11 VisualAge(R) for Java Version 4 includes a beta version of the new WebSphere Studio Application Developer, IBM's next-generation development environment for Java-technology and J2EE application developers. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSPHERE UDDI REGISTRY PREVIEW http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226003+11 The IBM WebSphere UDDI Registry Preview is a UDDI-compliant registry for Web services in a private intranet environment. With the WebSphere UDDI Registry Preview, Web services developers can publish and test their internal e-business applications in a secure, private environment. Understanding how a private UDDI can enhance internal operations will help developers and business executives better understand how other applications and processes can be streamlined through Web services. ---------------------------------------------------------------- LINUX VERSION OF WEBSPHERE STUDIO WORKBENCH http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226004+11 The beta Linux version of WebSphere Studio Workbench -- a free tool development kit -- is now available for download. With its simplified plug-and-play integration, Workbench enables Linux software vendors to integrate their own tools portfolio with IBM's. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEB SERVICES TOOLKIT (WSTK) VERSION 2.4 TO BE AVAILABLE ON 8/31/01 http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226005+11 The IBM WSTK provides a runtime environment as well as examples to design and execute Web services. In addition, it provides introductory material for developers to easily get started with Web services development. The toolkit consolidates Web services-related technologies from various IBM development and research labs. The functions of the WSTK are based on open specifications such as SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI and runs on both Linux and Windows operating systems. A CD containing the revised WSTK can be requested at http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226006+11 and will be shipped in late September. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLES eWEEK, 8/7/01 - Enterprises start tinkering with nascent Web services http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226007+11 ---------------------------------------------------------------- InfoWorld, 8/13/01-Lotus to increase Domino integration with IBM apps http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226008+11 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo News, 8/14/01 - IBM Offers Broad Developer Support For First Software Tools In Industry For Web Services Linux Tools, Private UDDI Repository To Help Developers Build Next Generation Applications http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226009+11 ---------------------------------------------------------------- eWeek, 8/14/01 - IBM unveils slew of developer tools http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226010+11 ________________________________________________________________ 2. UPCOMING EVENTS jSTART ROAD SHOW: HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR E-BUSINESS WITH WEB SERVICES To understand how Web services can make a difference let the jStart Program help you take that first step. Learn how Web services can enable a powerful new model for your business. The jStart team can teach you how to use Web services to create high quality, business critical solutions for today's business environment. To find out more information or registration details please contact jStartatus.ibm.com. --San Francisco, CA September 11 --Los Angeles, CA September 13 --Coral Gables, FL September 18 --Atlanta, GA September 20 --Chicago, IL September 27 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WEB SERVICES WORLD http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226011+11 SD Web services World is the most comprehensive conference dedicated to the success of software development teams. Don O'Toole, Director, Strategic Software Technology Marketing, will present his keynote speech: "Dynamic e-business: Using Web services to connect, transact and transform" on Fri. Aug. 31, 12:15 - 1:00. IBM is a platinum sponsor of this event; please stop by the IBM exhibit booth and meet with our strategic Web services business partners to learn how they are helping customers benefit from their solutions. August 27-31, Hynes Convention Center, Boston. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEB SERVICES DEVELOPERS BRIEFING DAYS http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226012+11 IBM Web services Developer Briefing Days are intensive one-day seminars focusing on developing and deploying Web services applications with the most recent updates on key technologies such as SOAP, UDDI, WSDL, and WSFL. Attendees will build skills in developing applications to support Web services through comprehensive overview of latest Web services technologies, interactive demos, market trends, tools and products updates, and customer references. Registration: http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226013+11 --Sydney, Australia September 25 --Melbourne, Australia September 27 --Stuttgart, Germany October 4 --Paris, France October 5 --London, England October 9 --Bangalore, India October 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML ONE AND WEB SERVICES ONE http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226014+11 Get advanced Web services and XML training to bringing you up to speed in the fast-moving world of technology. XML One helps you learn to extend the capabilities of the XML language- learn how to use XML to personalize your web development and delivering personalized e-Content. Web services One helps you learn to extend the capabilities of the services- learn how to implement Web services to personalize your architecture, create secure transactions, use intelligent agents, and utilize wireless features. September 30- October 4, Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 XML ON WALL STREET http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226015+11 2001 XML on Wall Street will explore where XML is heading in financial applications. Wall Street and the financial services industry are early adopters of markup and data exchange initiatives. Related technologies, such as SOAP, WSDL and UDDI, are being leveraged to underpin next-generation trading and investment systems. Major brokerage, banking and investment management firms want to help map out future XML strategies and are selecting XML technology partners. Come hear IBM's Bob Sutor provide his insights on the Web services for Financial Markets Panel and meet with IBM representatives in the exhibit hall. November 12, Marriott World Trade Center Hotel, New York. To register contact flaggmgmtatmsn ________________________________________________________________ 3. RESOURCES DYNAMIC E-BUSINESS: NEW AND UPDATED WHITE PAPERS ABOUT WEB SERVICES http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226016+11 The Dynamic e-business Resources Web site describes and links to new IBM white papers about Web services. Topics include the business value of Dynamic e-business, architecture, development concepts, business process management, supporting open standards, and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------- GLOSSARY OF TERMS: DYNAMIC E-BUSINESS http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226017+11 Need clarification? IBM's Dynamic e-business glossary lists and explains the terms you will encounter in Web services. ________________________________________________________________ 4. LINKS DEVELOPERWORKS: WEB SERVICES ZONE http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226018+11 Articles, tools, education, forums, and news all aimed at helping developers understand how Web services will change the design and development of Internet applications. ---------------------------------------------------------------- jSTART: GET STARTED WITH DYNAMIC E-BUSINESS NOW http://IBM-eBusiness.0mm.com/IBM226019+11 Did someone say jump? IBM's jStart Program doesn't wait to hear how high! jStart's worldwide team is focused on helping customers and partners embrace new and emerging software technologies and are ready to help you get started right away! jStart focuses on your business problems and suggests solutions that can be implemented quickly while building a unique partnership that delivers concrete proof points utilizing exciting new technology. Explore the jStart web site to learn more about the range of capabilities they offer, the solutions that they can provide, the experience they possess, and successful customer examples. If you'd like IBM to refrain from sending you similar e-mails in the future, just reply to this e-mail and use the word "cancel" in the subject line. David Farrell Web services marketing IBM Software Group Office D308, Bldg. 501 3039 Cornwallis Road RTP, NC 27709 You are subscribed as: deadmail