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Featured Topic:  Myths and realities Last Updated: Apr 02, 2002  Web services have fostered a great deal of speculation about new opportunities. Earlier this week, Daniel Sholler of META Group discussed both the opportunities and risks and how you can use Web services today. >> View the audio archive of Daniel Sholler's April 1 Webcast. >> Let our experts help you separate Web services myth from reality. Post your questions here. NEWS: >> The current state of Web services: From the mouths of the experts (Hurwitz Group, special to SearchWebServices) 18 Mar 2002 >> Web Services: XML's Killer App (SilverStream Software) 09 May 2001 >> Web Services (Part 1) (IONA Technologies) 23 Oct 2001 >> Web Services (Part 2) (IONA Technologies) 23 Oct 2001 >> Part I: It's a Web Services World (Cape Clear) 18 Oct 2001 >> Roundtable: What can and can't Web services do? (SearchMiddleware) 18 Oct 2001 >> IDC: Despite potential, Web services still years away (SearchWebServices) 22 Mar 2002 LINKS: >> Best Web Links-->Web Services Basics-->Myths vs. Reality ADVICE: >> What can we do now to prepare for Web services? ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm one of those who is still trying to figure out what Web services can do. As you mention in your article, there are no ... >> Are Web Services More than Just Hype? TIP :Will Web Services become the Next Big Thing or are they fated to turn into the Edsel of the 21st century? >> Demystifying Web services: How they really work TIP :Web services are surrounded by hype, mystery, and a bit of mumbo jumbo thrown in for good measure. How do they really work? >> The fuss about "Web Services" TIP :Intro to the new concept of Web services. BOOKS: >> Architecting Web Services Price: $ 39.96 Web services model is outlined to illustrate the decisions that have to be made in the areas of presentation, interface, and ... >> Java & XML, 2nd Edition Solutions to Real-World Problems Price: $ 44.95 Digg This!     StumbleUpon     Del.icio.us    RELATED RESOURCES 2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary > Career advice '05 > Web Services Security School is in session > Top 10 stories of 2004 > Top 10 tips of 2004 > Top 10 'Ask the Expert' responses of 2004 View full list of Featured Topics This week's poll: What's the most widely held Web services myth out there today? (For more Web services myths vs. reality, check out our Apr. 01 Live Online Event with Meta analyst Daniel Sholler.)  Web services are here now! (Reality: Nobody will be using true Web services for years.)   Web services will cut legacy integration costs. (Reality: They'll help with integration, but they'll be more helpful with new projects.)   Web services are truly innovative. (Reality: The ideas have been here for a long time, but now Sun and Microsoft are trying to brand them.)   Web services security issues are over-hyped. (Reality: There are no solid security protocols yet, so customers won't feel comfortable with Web services for a while.)   Web services will change IT, computing... everything! (Reality: Vendor bickering, frail technology and lacking standards will turn them into the Edsel of the 21st century.)  Poll participation is restricted to registered members. Not a member? Register. Otherwise, log in: username: password:

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