As the trend towards Web services moves forward, it becomes more important
that we understand its roots and origination. Subjects such as Web services,
which have a tendency to be technologically discussed, should be viewed from
a business angle wherever possible. In particular, the real possibilities of
Web services can best be grasped when its foundation and the business needs
for it are well understood. With some luck, as my background is technology,
I'll be able to shed some light on why this trend has become so powerful and
why it now has a chance to succeed in business.
In the Beginning...
The desire to create a layer of technology accessible to all interested and
compatible parties has existed for years. Whether you're looking at the
operating system to run all other operating systems, standards for
communication (EDI is the best example), or the basic concept... (more)