David Howard

What do you, the potential Web service provider, really want to get out of having published a Web service? A pat on the back? Notoriety? Fame and fortune? Garnering these elusive prizes from the available tools and platforms on the market today is difficult. But how about just a steady revenue stream and a loyal customer base? Let's take a look at how you can steer clear of the current roadblocks, so down the road you can implement a successful Web service offering. Yielding to the Pedestrian Have you looked for a Web service to use lately? If you have, chances are you've visited one of the public UDDI registries or maybe a Web services portal, such as xmethods.com or SalCentral. And if you've visited any of these places expecting to be blown away by the novel, innovative or just plain useful Web services they index, then you've probably been disappointed. What you ... (more)