Adoption challenges in migrating to web services

S. Tilley, J. Gerdes, T. Hamilton, Shihong Huang, H. Müller, K. Wong

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Abstract

This paper outlines some of the challenges inherent in migrating to Web services. Technology adoption is a continual challenge for both tool developers and enterprise users. Web services are a prime example of a red-hot technology that is fraught with adoption issues. Part of the problem is separating marketing hype from business reality. Web services are network-accessible interfaces to application functionality. They are built using Internet technologies such as XML and standard protocols such as SOAP. The adoption issues related to Web services are complex and multifaceted. For example, determining whether this technology is a fundamental advance, rather than something old under a new name, requires technical depth, business acumen, and considerable historical knowledge of past claims. A model problem from the health care industry is used to illustrate some of the adoption issues that arise in migrating to Web services.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 4th International Workshop on Web Site Evolution, WSE 2002
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages21-29
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)0769518044, 9780769518046
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Workshop on Web Site Evolution, WSE 2002 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 2 Oct 2002 → …

Publication series

NameProceedings - 4th International Workshop on Web Site Evolution, WSE 2002

Conference

Conference4th International Workshop on Web Site Evolution, WSE 2002
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period2/10/02 → …

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2002 IEEE.

Keywords

  • SOAP
  • Web services
  • XML
  • adoption
  • migration
  • technology transfer

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