Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:00:49 -0800 From: "IBM Web services team" Subject: Web services update 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 Web services update newsletter will be sent periodically and include the latest news on what's happening in the industry and how IBM is enabling the adoption of this exciting technology. Learn 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 dcfarrel@us.ibm.com In this issue you will find: 1. IBM Web services in the news: Articles and Press Releases 2. Resources: New white papers, case studies, & presentations 3. Upcoming events: Experience Web services in person 4. Links ________________________________________________________________ 1. IBM IN THE NEWS ARTICLES InternetWeek, 11/26/01 - UDDI Promises Link To Web Services. Upcoming version in early 2002 will include security, way to link registries; may jump-start vendor-led standard http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*U*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- PC Magazine, 11/13/01 - How do Web services work? We give you an example of one in action, presenting the U.S. Postal Service address standardization database as a Web service. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WZ*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- PC Magazine, 11/13/01 - IBM is extending its WebSphere application server platform for Web services, particularly in the B2B space. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WA*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- InternetWeek, 11/12/01 - Application integration is proving to be the first killer app for Web services, as early adopters build on these standards to improve internal and cross-enterprise collaboration. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*W*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- CNet News, 11/08/01 - Commentary: Prepare now for Web services http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*XBZ*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- CNet News, 11/08/01 - Why Web services makes business sense http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*XBA*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- MSNBC, 11/02/01 - Microsoft Corp. acknowledged that its "Passport" technology for safeguarding Internet purchases has a serious design flaw that could have allowed hackers to steal credit card numbers and personal information. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*Z*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASES UDDI Project Launches Next Version of UDDI Business Registry http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*A*y*BWVA The Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) project announced the public availability of the UDDI Business Registry v2 beta, continuing on its mission to deliver advanced specifications and real-world implementations to the developer community. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM's New Software Tools Boost Developer Productivity http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*B*y*BWVA IBM announced a new family of WebSphere application development tools that deliver the industry's broadest support for J2EE, Web services, XML, HTML, rich media, site design, voice, wireless and embedded devices. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM Donates $40 Million of Software to Open Source Community http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*C*y*BWVA IBM announced it is donating $40 million of software to a new independent open-source community. The Java-based open source software, code-named Eclipse, will enable developers to use software tools from multiple suppliers together, allowing developers to integrate business processes used to create e-business applications, such as those for Web services. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft and IBM Unveil New XML Web Services Specification Web Services Inspection Specification http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*D*y*BWVA Continuing their joint work to further the XML Web services family of interoperability specifications, IBM Corp. and Microsoft Corp. announced the Web Services Inspection (WS-Inspection) specification. _______________________________________________________________ 2. RESOURCES IBM Special Report: Web Services Now Give us 60 minutes and we'll give you the how-to for extending your current e-business infrastructure to increase your revenues while lowering your costs through Web Services by IBM. IBM, in conjunction with WorldBridge Webcasting and Forbes.com, present an IBM Special Report: Web Services Now - an introduction to this critical new business phenomenon through which companies can readily share more information and business applications to attract more customers, partners and ultimately profits. This Special Report featuring a panel of experts and real world case studies will demonstrate how your business can benefit from the next generation of web-based business here and now, simply by connecting with IBM Web services solutions. Join us on December 13 to learn more! Visit http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VU*y*BWVA to register. ---------------------------------------------------------------- REVISED IBM WEB SERVICES WEB SITE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*XA*y*BWVA View the latest Web services information, resources and tools on IBM's web site. The site includes the latest white papers, case studies, educational information, events and links to other relevant information. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW ANALYST WHITE PAPER - WEB SERVICES RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VV*y*BWVA Delivering Web services today with IBM solutions. CBDi Forum analyst, Lawrence Wilkes, discusses Web services capabilities that can be used today and the typical scenarios in which they can be applied. Also, view the latest 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. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VW*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW AND UPDATED CASE STUDIES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VX*y*BWVA The case study section includes the latest business and technical aspects of real Web services implementation. We are featuring the new application brief for Storebrand ASA this month. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VY*y*BWVA ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW WEB SERVICES PRESENTATION - TECHNICAL OVERVIEW http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VZ*y*BWVA Get an overview of the technological definition of Web services and how they work. Explore project summaries, including key products and technologies, being used by IBM customers to solve their business and technical challenges with Web services. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEB SERVICES TOOLKIT (WSTK) VERSION 2.4 IS AVAILABLE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VA*y*BWVA 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW BOOK: "PATTERNS FOR E-BUSINESS: A STRATEGY FOR REUSE" http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VB*y*BWVA In this new book from IBM Press, four IBM e-business experts share proven architectural patterns that can help get you up and running quickly while at the same time reducing your risks. ________________________________________________________________ 3. UPCOMING EVENTS XML CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2001 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VC*y*BWVA This conference attracts a remarkably high-caliber audience from around the world-key decision-makers and players from corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations who are exploring new ways to deploy XML technology to streamline their operations. December 9-14, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, FL. ---------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNET WORLD http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VD*y*BWVA The world's largest e-business and Internet technology event! With a five-day conference and larger exhibit hall than any other e-commerce and Internet technology event, Internet World Fall is the only event that puts all the latest Internet business solutions at your fingertips. December 10-14, New York, New York. ---------------------------------------------------------------- UNICODE CONFERENCE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WU*y*BWVA The Unicode conference will address topics ranging from Unicode use in the World Wide Web and in corporate and government Intranets and databases, to the latest developments with Unicode 3.1, Java, XML and Web protocols. Jan 28 - Feb 1, Washington, D.C. ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML AND WEB SERVICES 2002 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WV*y*BWVA XML & Web Services 2002 brings together the leading visionaries, programmers, practitioners and thinkers in the software development market to deliver an unmatched program of educational sessions, workshops, panels and keynote presentations. March 11-13, London, England. ________________________________________________________________ 4. LINKS DEVELOPERWORKS: WEB SERVICES ZONE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WW*y*BWVA Articles, tools, education, forums, and news all aimed at helping developers understand how Web services will change the design and development of Internet applications. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSPHERE APPLICATION DEVELOPER http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WX*y*BWVA WebSphere Studio Application Developer, a completely new tool built on the WebSphere Studio Workbench, a pluggable tool-development and integration platform that incorporates the technology of the recently announced Eclipse open-source organization. ---------------------------------------------------------------- jSTART: GET STARTED WITH DYNAMIC E-BUSINESS NOW http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEVDU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WY*y*BWVA Did someone say jump? 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