Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:46:18 -0700 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, glossary of terms 3. Upcoming events: Experience Web services in person 4. Links ________________________________________________________________ 1. IBM IN THE NEWS ARTICLES Forbes Magazine, 10/29/01 - How software firms want to make the Web deliver. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0ETESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Dobb's, 10/5/01 - IBM's Mark Colan, XML "evangelist," preached to attendees of this week's XML One conference in San Jose about the maturity of web services standards. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- c/net news, 10/9/01 - The tool, Visual J#.Net, won't allow programmers to build standalone Java applications. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Enterprise Systems Journal, 10/01 - Although still in its infancy, Web services is tantalizing the industry by promising a collection of technologies and services that will integrate seamlessly via the Web. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EAVTESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Info Week, 10/1/01 - This emerging set of standards and tools portends a major change in the way businesses work together. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EXESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Enterprise Systems Journal, 10/12/01 - WebSphere is IBM's bid to become a major force in enterprise-level e-business over the next decade or two. As a proven, standards-based, platform-independent environment, WebSphere can help you achieve highly scalable and resilient results. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EAVUESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- InfoWorld, 10/9/01 - IBM rolled out its WebSphere Portal Server hoping it can serve as a single point of interaction for developers creating business-to-business and business-to-consumer portals. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EZESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- CRN, 10/8/01 - It's not a question of whether infrastructure vendors with app servers will cut into BEA's market share, but how much business they will steal.. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EAVVESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASES WEB SERVICES TOOLKIT (WSTK) VERSION 2.4 IS AVAILABLE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EBESE344 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://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EZZESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPERS MAKE IBM DEVELOPERWORKS LEADING COMPETITION TO MSDN http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUTESE344 By developer demand, IBM today announced that developerWorks, IBM's resource for developers, has expanded offerings to include a Wireless zone and a new technology that allows developers to easily learn Java programming. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUVESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM ANNOUNCES WEBSPHERE PORTAL, NEW PORTAL APPLICATION AND CONTENT PROVIDERS http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUWESE344 Delivering on its strategic direction of a single portal, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM WebSphere Portal, software in three simple solution packages to match customers varying portal needs. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUXESE344 _______________________________________________________________ 2. RESOURCES REVISED IBM WEB SERVICES WEB SITE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUYESE344 View the latest Web services information, resources and tools on IBM's web site. The site is a starting point for an overview of Web services including it's business value, development, implementation and results. The site also includes the latest white papers, case studies, educational information, events and links to other relevant sites and information. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW AND UPDATED WHITE PAPERS ABOUT WEB SERVICES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUZESE344 The Web Services 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW AND UPDATED CASE STUDIES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUAESE344 The case study section includes the latest business and technical aspects of real Web services implementation. We are featuring both the business and technical case studies for Storebrand ASA this month. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUYESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- GLOSSARY OF TERMS: WEB SERVICES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EUCESE344 Need clarification? IBM's Web services glossary lists and explains the terms you will encounter in Web services technology. ________________________________________________________________ 3. UPCOMING EVENTS IBM DEVELOPERWORKS WEB SERVICES DEVELOPER BRIEFING DAYS Register at: http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EAVWESE344 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. -Bethesda, MD October 25, 2001 -Seattle, WA October 26, 2001 -San Francisco, CA October 30, 2001 -Raleigh, NC October 31, 2001 -Orange County, CA November 2, 2001 -Toronto, Ontario November 12, 2001 -Austin, TX November 12, 2001 -Montreal, Quebec November 13, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML ASIA PACIFIC http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVUESE344 For eight years, XML Asia Pacific has served as the key XML conference in the region for informed discussion, debate and tuition in this dynamic field. Delegates have seen the industry's key figures present their vision and insight into how XML is emerging, how it can be applied, and how they can be a part of the process. See Mark Colan, IBM Technology Evangelist, discuss where were coming from and where were going with Web services and dynamic e-business in his keynote address. Nov. 5-8, Sydney Hilton, Sydney, Australia. http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVVESE344 ---------------------------------------------------------------- O'REILLY PEER-TO-PEER AND WEB SERVICES CONFERENCE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVWESE344 O'Reilly's second Peer-to-Peer and Web Services conference, an event exploring the technical, business, and societal dimensions of the revolutionary Peer-to-Peer and Web Services spaces. November 5-8, The Westin Grand, Washington, D.C. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 XML ON WALL STREET http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVXESE344 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 20, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY. To register contact flaggmgmt@msn ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML WORLD http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVYESE344 Showcases all aspects of XML and gives due emphasis to the business of XML. It will be the one event where developers, project managers, investors, integrators, and product vendors will be able to find information and contacts of immediate and practical use. November 26-29, Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA. ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2001 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVZESE344 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. ________________________________________________________________ 4. LINKS DEVELOPERWORKS: WEB SERVICES ZONE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVAESE344 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 STUDIO VERSION 4 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVBESE344 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSPHERE UDDI REGISTRY PREVIEW http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EVCESE344 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- jSTART: GET STARTED WITH DYNAMIC E-BUSINESS NOW http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUTZEpHgFhlVlpmLDJhtE0EWTESE344 Did someone say jump? 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