Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 12:00:55 -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. IN THE NEWS ARTICLES TheDeal.com, 01/29/02 - The wacky world of Web services http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*U*y*WXCYA ---------------------------------------------------------------- InfoWorld, 01/17/02 - IBM exec says Web services are catching on http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WW*y*WXCYA ---------------------------------------------------------------- SD Times, 01/15/02 - Web services: For real http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*V*y*WXCYA ---------------------------------------------------------------- ZDNet UK News, 01/09/02 - .Net vote rigging illustrates importance of Web services http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*W*y*WXCYA ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web Services Journal, 01/07/02 - Microsoft "Missing the Point" http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*X*y*WXCYA ---------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASES IBM Completes Acquisition of CrossWorlds Software http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*Y*y*WXCYA The addition of CrossWorlds builds on IBM's industry leading middleware offerings and extends the unparalleled breadth of IBM's WebSphere e-business infrastructure software that helps customers develop, deploy, integrate and automate their e-business applications. CrossWorlds will be integrated into IBM immediately as a strategic component of IBM Software Group, a $13 billion business in 2000. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM Boosts Web Services with New Technologies for Developers and Service Providers http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*Z*y*WXCYA IBM announced tools that allow developers and service providers to easily create, host and monitor Web services. The Web Services Hosting Technology, the Web Services Gateway, and the Web Services Toolkit (WSTK) 3.0 are available for free, trial download on alphaWorks, http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*A*y*WXCYA , the destination for IBM emerging technology. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IBM Expands Web Services Leadership with First Integration and Database Software that is J2EE 1.3-Compliant http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*B*y*WXCYA Advancing its leadership in open standards, IBM announced that WebSphere and DB2 have become the first major application server and database software to be certified as Java(TM) Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.3-compliant. ______________________________________________________________ 2. RESOURCES BIG RESULTS FROM SMALL CHANGES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*C*y*WXCYA IBM Web services technology is ready to help you increase your revenues and lower your costs. With minimal changes to the applications and databases in your e-business infrastructure, you can extend them where they are needed to generate the greatest benefit - even across platforms, programming models and languages. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WEB SERVICES BY IBM WEB SITE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*D*y*WXCYA 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Visit http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VU*y*WXCYA to register. ---------------------------------------------------------------- NEW WEB SERVICES TOOLKIT VERSION 3.0 IS AVAILABLE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VV*y*WXCYA 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- UNDERSTANDING QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR WEB SERVICES http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VW*y*WXCYA With the widespread proliferation of Web services, quality of service (QoS) will become a significant factor in distinguishing the success of service providers. ____________________________________________________________ 3. UPCOMING EVENTS PARTNERWORLD 2002 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VX*y*WXCYA PartnerWorld 2002 will feature exciting exchanges packed with the technical, business, market and program information you need to be successful, and the opportunity to share powerful new ideas in a dynamic forum. You'll have ample opportunity to meet with IBM executives but you'll also have time to mingle with other IBM Business Partners and share perspectives, both formally and informally in the great city of San Francisco. Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California. February 17-20, 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML AND WEB SERVICES 2002 http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VY*y*WXCYA 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. London, England. March 11-13, ---------------------------------------------------------------- JAVAONE CONFERENCE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VZ*y*WXCYA Listen, learn, and discuss Java technology with peers. The JavaOne conference was the convergence of the key players, that are shaping the future of technology, all under one roof. Moscone Center, San Franciso, CA. March 25-29, 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VA*y*WXCYA New this year, a new co-located conference designed specifically for the software development manager, the SD Management Summit. The SD Management Summit will provide an intense focus on best practices dedicated to project success. San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA. April 22-26, 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------- XML WEB SERVICES ONE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VB*y*WXCYA Providing you with cutting edge & in-depth education sessions designed by the editors and writers of Application Development Trends Magazine. Our track chairs and faculty of industry experts and leaders have been selected based on their high quality of teaching, vendor-neutral material, and willingness to be accessible to you the delegate. DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, CA. June 4-7, 2002 ________________________________________________________________ 4. LINKS WEB SERVICES BY IBM WEB SITE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VC*y*WXCYA View the latest Web services information, resources and tools on IBM's web site. The site includes the latest white papers, case studies, educational tools, events and links to other relevant information. ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEVELOPERWORKS: WEB SERVICES ZONE http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*VD*y*WXCYA 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 APPLICATION DEVELOPER http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc4?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WU*y*WXCYA 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?pItEXUU*pHgQhlWlpmLEJht*z*WV*y*WXCYA Did someone say jump? 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