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Using Web Services for Business Integration

Overview The Internet has revolutionized communication. With access to a computer and appropriate connection, anyone can interact with others worldwide. Web Services make it possible for companies to do business through their computer systems. Companies send and receive a great deal of information, so by automating even a small part of this process dramatic savings can result. Analysts predict that Web Services will reduce software development costs and improve operational efficiency.

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Publisher	Borland	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	September 2002	Downloads	86
Format	White Papers
Topics	Electronic Data Interchange, Web Services

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