Feb 2002
The SOAP bubble: a Web services taxonomy

No one in the IT industry doubts the importance of Web services, but no one is too sure what they really are, or how they will impact existing services. The 451 Group has produced a taxonomy of the market, something we believe has yet to be provided by an independent analyst firm. We also analyze in depth what companies are actually offering, and are planning to offer, as Web services.

The 451 Group is pleased to announce the publication of an extensive new report on the Web services market. The report provides a comprehensive view of the market and its direction, including strategic assessments of competitors - the major players, new market entrants, a group of companies to watch - and the future market development.

Web services are currently a set of standards waiting to be implemented on a sufficient scale to become mainstream - The 451 Group believes this will happen in 2002. This report clearly articulates what different companies need to do to be winners in this space by detailing the threats and opportunities and assessing the impact of standards, the development of the market and the needs of users. The report provides clear recommendations for companies providing application internetworking, integration, platforms, application servers and development tools. It also provides actionable advice to end users

For more details about the report, including a brochure and a detailed table of contents, please fill out the form above, or contact our sales staff:

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About The 451 Group

The 451 Group is an independent technology industry analyst company focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The company’s analysts provide critical and timely insight into the market and competitive dynamics of innovation in emerging technology segments. Clients of the company – at vendor, investor, service- provider and end-user organizations – rely on 451 insight to support both strategic and tactical decision-making for competitive advantage.

The 451 Group is headquartered in New York, with offices in key locations, including San Francisco, London and Boston. For additional information on the company or to apply for trial access to its services, go to: www.the451group.com