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, th...

A quick dip into your favorite English dictionary will tell you that the word collaborate derives from the Latin cum laborare, which simply translates to 'labor together.' While this is a fine sentiment, in a business context one must consider more than the simple etymology of the ...

Web services offer a widely-accepted standardized frame-work for objects to discover and interact with each other using ubiquitous technologies: XML over HTTP. This article is about bridging two 'divides' in discussions of Web services in the press and newsgroups. The first divide is o...