Related link: https://www.w3.org/TR/wsdl
Related link: https://www.w3.org/TR/wsdl
What’s in a name with Web Services? It’s all hype. Right? Not necessarily. SunONE, .NET, WebSphere (IBM e-Business), BEA (pending announcement), and others do have a buzz word for their respective Web Services strategy. Irrespective of the buzz or their respective branding, Web Services does indeed exist.
However, Web Services has also been a buzz word in the market itself. But it is based on the Web Services Description Language (WSDL), submitted to the W3C for review. WSDL has been considered buzz by some in the industry as well, since it’s based on a particular packaging of SOAP, MIME, HTTP and other possible XML bindings and schemas. Expect XSP to be added to WSDL when the next submission takes place. Additionally, a P2P layer which includes UDDI and the ebXML framework may be included as well somtime in the near future.
WSDL is mostly made up of SOAP though. Well, SOAP is a packaging of particular XML protocols. Etc.
So, what’s in a name? A lot taken in this context.
Related link: https://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/01/03/13/010313hnnonms.xml
Related link: https://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/01/03/13/010313hnnonms.xml
The MS .NET Web services development platform needs to be an option for the Linux, UNIX and other non-Windows OS developer. Otherwise .NET will never take off.
Related link: https://www.pogolinux.com/systems/accessories/winux/
Related link: https://www.pogolinux.com/systems/accessories/winux/
Despite the skepticism of the open source community, Microsoft’s .NET strategy needs a Winux OS platform in order for .NET to really take off. Winux would likely have to be a Linux kernel that runs Windows, simlar to the old DOS based Windows OS on the client years ago. Check out this link to Pogo. Microsoft may target and acquire what they have. Time will tell.
The following is just an editorial opinion of what could likely happen in the industry. This opinion is not to be taken at all as buy/sell recommendations, investment advice and analyst speculation. Please research and conclude on your own findings with/without the help of an experienced and certified investment advisor/analyst.
The following are various Java industry M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) given current investment and market environments.
- IBM has invested much in Novell, and is using them as a very important distribution channel for its WebSphere Application Server product. IBM has invested much in Novell and occupies seats on the executive board as well as a major shareholder. With its cash flow and stability, IBM seems to be just waiting for the right time to acquire Novell. All the pieces seem to be in place. It’s not if but when…
Prediction: IBM acquires Novell, when Novell’s stock price falls/settles at US $3.5 per share (on negative earnings report over 3-6 months).
- HP’s software strategy includes the ChaiVM and MicroChaiVM, Java clone development platforms. It recenty scored big with a partnership with Qualcomm and its BREW OS. Additionally, HP acquired Bluestone to enhance its enterprise Java strategy. Look for HP to try and tie these into a comprehensive strategy that developers can use and develop. Perhaps, an IDE such as Borland’s JBuilder (and JBuilder Handheld Express). Borland could make sense for HP. Other possibilities exist as well.
Prediction: HP will continue to augment its software strategy through an additional acquisition sometime this year or early next year at the latest.
- If HP does not acquire Borland first, look for IBM to acquire Borland if Visual Age continues with its lackluster sales. Borland’s JBuilder would be a great bundle with IBM WebSphere. Philosophically, both companies are similar with their Linux OS focus.
Prediction: If not HP, IBM acquires Borland.
- Furthermore, look for the general trend of consolidation to continue, especially with Web Application Server vendors acquiring IDE and UML Modelling/Design tools to enhance their offerings.
