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Keynote:Web Services for eCommerce

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

eBay, The Worlds Online Marketplace, has more than 114 million registered users, 10,000 developers, and over 700 live, third-party applications. Four years ago, eBay began allowing third parties to build applications that tap into eBay, and today eBay hosts one of the leading Web services platforms. Through its developer program, eBay enables third parties to create cutting-edge Web services applications that benefit the buyers and sellers on eBay. At present, 40% of eBay?s listings come through its API, which handles more than a billion Web services calls a month. Ackley will discuss the rewards and challenges of building and maintaining one of the world?s leading Web services platforms, and share insights and practical guidelines for others.

WS-I - Next Steps

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

In this session, the chair of the Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I) Basic Profile Working Group will discuss the recently published set of follow-on profiles, their significance and relationship to one another and the current plans for their completion.

Cutting the "Crap" - Using Rules to Clean Up XML

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

'Garbage in, garbage out' - it's an axiom that applies to many aspects of enterprise development, but none more so than building reliable and robust Web applications and integration projects with XML. Since its inception, XML has been seen as the cure-all for problems related to Web applications and integration projects. However, poorly written XML can slow down an integration project, or worse, cause the integration project to collapse. The key to successfully using XML in an integration project is to first understand the inefficiencies that may cause poorly written XML, and then apply a rule-based system that establishes policies to follow.

Cutting the "Crap": Using Rules to Clean Up XML

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Poorly written XML (a.k.a. 'crap') will slow down any integration project - this session aims to help you first understand the inefficiencies that may cause poorly written XML and then apply a rule-based system that will enable you to establish policies to follow.

Keynote Panel: Summit on Web Services Standards

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Anne Thomas Manes and a panel of industry experts will talk about the new standardization process, and discuss the effectiveness of this process in terms of faster times to market.

Kenetiks Tutorial: Developing J2EE Applications Using WebSphere Studio

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Available for Gold Pass + Training Pass registrants only. J2EE is a standard coherent Java API for creating server-based applications, and WebSphere is an industry-leading enterprise application server. Students learn the steps necessary to develop J2EE applications (built using database, servlets, JavaServer Pages, and Enterprise JavaBeans) using WebSphere Studio Application Developer. Hands-on labs reinforce the lecture topics while providing practical experience.

Government Real-Time Fraud Detection Using Web Services

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This session will present and discuss a pilot project in which the Canadian Passport Office has been leveraging Web services to exchange information in real-time to combat terrorism and other illicit uses of fraudulently obtained passports.

Introduction to BizTalk Server 2004 and Web Services

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Developing applications that use industry-standard Web services just got a lot easier. BizTalk Server 2004, the latest and third version of BizTalk, is an exciting tool that all .NET application developers should know about. BizTalk Server 2004 is XML to the core, and plays very well with Web services. This session will show an overview of some of the tools, and examine the various ways BizTalk can be used to expose and invoke Web services. By walking through several real-world, practical examples of BizTalk usage, you will see why BizTalk Server 2004 deserves consideration as the integration 'glue' in a services-oriented architecture.

Code Based Rich Internet Applications with Macromedia Flex

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Learn how to use Macromedia's technology initiative Flex to create rich Internet applications. This session will cover using components, layouts, and managers to build user interfaces as well as using Flex's XML-based language, MXML, to create and manipulate client-side data models.

Web Services and XML Versioning

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This talk will go into the details of what can and can't be done to enable extensibility and versioning of XML Schemas, documents and Web services.

i-Technology Education on Tap in Boston - EDGE 2004 Day 3 Today

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Day 3 of this full 3-Day Conference, now in its fourth successive year on the East coast - EDGE 2004 (East) in Boston - from 9:00 AM today. Overview and full session details here.

Effective Enterprise Java

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Come listen to discussions of object identity and how it hurts enterprise systems, the three different forms of persistence, why objects and XML aren't a natural fit for one another, and more.

Developing Zero-Install Rich Internet Applications Using XML

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

The session describes Rich Internet Applications (yet with zero client footprint) using J2EE and XML, an emerging architecture that offers the best of both worlds. The session would initially discuss what are Rich Internet Applications, the technology landscape, and technology evaluation guidelines. Then the session will discuss how J2EE and XML can be used for developing Rich Client Applications. Demonstrations of real world applications and hands-on coding examples will be shown.

An Experienced Programmer's Guide to C# and the .NET Platform

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Microsoft .NET revolutionizes software development on the Windows platform. The C# language provides a particularly clear way of working with .NET's Common Language Runtime, and the extensible .NET Framework class library. This session will leverage your existing programming skills from other languages such as Java, Visual Basic, or C++ to help you understand how to use C# to develop on the .NET platform. The topics covered include attributes, metadata, interface-based programming, memory management, type safety, and the basics of the framework class library.

Web Services Distributed Management

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Web Services Distributed Management (WSDM) is a specification under the auspices of OASIS to define Web services management.

Deconstructing a Macromedia Central Application

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

In this session, we will dissect a complete Central application, walking step by step through the architecture and process used to create it. It will discuss how to approach the project, development, debugging and deployment strategies, as well how to ensure that the application will function when it is offline.

"ID, Please!" - The Case for Giving Web Services an Identity

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

As a Web services developer how can you best meet the challenge of providing appropriate access based on the user's identity? Learn how identity management and directory services provide a robust solution for Web services authentication, authorization, and single sign-on. In this session, popular speaker Ashish Larivee argues the case for identity management

KEYNOTE: How and What to Think About SOA

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

As more and more people start using Web services, it's important to understand how this technology fits into the larger Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) picture.

Using XForms & Portlets to Visually Develop Portals

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Building Services-Oriented applications based on Web Services require a strong XML-based foundation for integrating applications and enabling user interfaces. Xforms is a W3C specification that specifies a XML-based declarative language for addressing a common requirement for advanced user interaction, data validation, and XML processing. The Portlet specification is another XML friendly specification that standardizes the portal interface to enable portability of portals.

Leveraging Web Services with ColdFusion MX

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

As Web services technology is changing the way we think about designing and building applications, come and learn what all the fuss is about. Find out exactly which problems Web services solve, see Web services created and used, and even discover how Web services expose the world of .NET.

BizTalk Server 2004 Technical Drilldown

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Come and join us for a technical drilldown on BizTalk Server 2004 - including the new features and toolsets available to help you solve Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Business Process Automation (BPA) and Information Worker Integration.

Moving Your Architecture to .NET

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

How do you migrate existing business components from VB6 COM Objects to VB.NET Assembly Components? How best do you move the different tiers of a multi-tiered application from COM to .NET? What are the most effective strategies for wrapping existing COM components for interoperability?

Rapidly Building Web Services Applications with ColdFusion and Studio MX

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

The last year has shown that Web services are not just another passing fad and their promise of platform-independent distributed applications has been realized. Compared to other application server platforms, ColdFusion MX makes creating and consuming Web services easy. This session will show how the Macromedia Studio MX suite of products enables ColdFusion you to rapidly develop ColdFusion and Flash applications that leverage the power of Web services.

What's New in XSLT 2.0?

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

If what you seek is unparalleled power for transforming XML documents then you'll want to start using XSLT 2.0 in conjunction with XPath 2.0 and this session will help jump-start you. Timed to coincide with XSLT 2.0 achieving W3C Recommendation status by conference time.

Introduction to Building Flex Applications

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Director of Curriculum Development for Macromedia presents a brief overview of Flex and how it fits into existing application models, and walks through the creation of a basic Flex application

ColdFusion Components

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

ColdFusion Components reflect the way object-based development was intended to be: combining the power of objects with the simplicity of CFML. In this session, you'll learn about this combination first hand, starting with a simple data-driven application and gradually converting it into a highly scalable and manageable multitier application.

Java at a Crossroads

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This is a crucial time for Java and J2EE. Competing market and technical interests are moving Java in different directions. IT organizations are clamoring for ease of development, faster standards adoption, and stability. The application server market continues to consolidate enough so that there may be only three major application server vendors in the near future. (Or will it be only 2?!!!) The industry is also torn between 100% standards adoption and the productivity of proprietary frameworks. Some people claim that middleware is dead-yea right! Come join us for what promises to be a lively, slightly heretical, and thought-provoking session.

Hands-On Mobilized Software Workshops

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Discover the freedom and flexibility of wireless computing in three intensive hands-on workshops. How do you choose the right technology? How can you drive greater efficiency from customer and partner relationships? What techniques will keep your mobile data up-to-date?

TUTORIAL - Strategies for Web Services Security Success

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

FREE Security Tutorial Presented by Westbridge Technologies. This technical seminar is designed to arm you with practical information and best practices gathered from working with a number of Global 1000 and government organizations to secure and manage their Web services. Many questions will be addressed such as why do Web services need special security? What standards are being created and what do they address? How do I leverage my existing environment to secure Web Services? What are the different architectural and technical approaches to solving the problem? How can I centrally manage security in a decentralized environment? How can I control security while still preserving flexibility of a service-oriented architecture? As part of the tutorial, you will learn how you can secure your entire XML environment without adding any additional code.

Getting Started with Minimum Investment

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Many organizations are evaluating XML as an enabler for sharing and presenting information. Whether part of a portal strategy, an alternative to EDI for billing, or a data conduit to an information repository, XML is core to many future projects. As IT managers evaluate XML's potential, they should understand its capabilities and limitations. XML is not the panacea for all technology issues. However, as an enabler, XML can provide a common language for sharing information inside and outside your organization. The key is to use the technology in projects that have a clear return and minimize the investments required.

Testing with Virtual Mock Objects

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

More and more projects have become 'test infected' and have realized the importance of effective unit and integration testing. Well-written tests improve quality, enable refactoring, and keep the code clean. Testing harnesses such as JUnit have provided a solid foundation for these tests. However, there are many components that are not easily tested without more sophisticated strategies. One such approach uses 'mock objects' (stubs) to isolate tested code from its environment and to simplify test set up.

Keynote Panel : The Open Source Debate

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This lively discussion will take on the controversial OS questions tha everyone is asking.

.NET Framework: Exploring What's New in the Base Class Library for "Whidbey"

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This session takes a look at the many features which are a part of the evolution of the Base Classes, the essential libraries for any developer who wants more reliable and faster solutions, easier to write code, and more solutions entirely in managed code.

Intel Mobilized Software Workshops

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Free Mobilized Software Workshops

The Power of J2ME: Your Enterprise at Your Fingertips

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Have you ever come up with the 'killer app' for your J2ME-enabled phone, only to find that it can't handle the complex operations required? The answer is a connected MIDlet: delegate the work to a remote server. Imagine the possibilities when you have all the power of an enterprise server available on your cell phone.

Novell Tutorial: Building Web Services in a Visual Environment

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

FREE Tutorial- Business demands integrating a myriad of disparate legacy systems quickly and easily, not tomorrow but today! Are you wondering if Web Services is your answer? Attend this free tutorial from Novell and get your answers. Let us show you how easy it is to build standards based Web Services through a RAD approach. Web Services really can help you solve problems, not add another layer of complexity to something already unmanageable.

Desktop Java

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This talk will look at the Java desktop space, discuss the issues and technologies, and then discuss what's at stake if Java can't recapture its lost pride as a client platform...versus what's at stake if it can.

SYS-CON Radio interviews Common Sense Advisory

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Don DePalma, President and Founder of Common Sense Advisory

Exploring the Dark Side

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

What do you do if you're written your Web service in .NET and the rest of the application is written in Java, or vice versa? Find out how you can shed light on memory use in Web services written in either .NET or Java, even if you didn't write the code and usually write your own applications on the other platform.

SYS-CON Radio interviews Sonic Software

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews David Chappell, Chief Technology Evangelist and VP of Sonic Software

J2EE v1.4

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This talk will review the evolution of the J2EE platform, and discuss its future, with an emphasis on crucial issues to be addressed in order to avoid the looming disaster of fragmentation.

SYS-CON Radio interviews Internosis

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews John Hollinger, CTO of Internosis

Microsoft Office 2003: A Solutions Platform

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Introducing the expanded developer features that have been included in Microsoft Office 2003 - XML-based programmability in Word 2003, Excel 2003, FrontPage 2003, and SharePoint. Learn how to build powerful, modular solutions with Web services how to use the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools, Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET

SYS-CON Radio interviews New Aspects of Software

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Ron Bodkin, founder New Aspects of Software

Best Practices and Techniques for Building Secure ASP.NET Applications

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

This session will show you how to use authentication, authorization, thread modeling, configuration settings, and secure database access to create secure systems, and will discuss common coding techniques for storing secrets, error handling, data validation, and code access security.

SYS-CON Radio interviews Julie Lerman

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Julie Lerman of the Data Farm

SYS-CON Radio interviews Macromedia

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Macromedia about their new Flex product, currently in Beta.

SYS-CON Radio interviews Ted Neward

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Ted Neward

SYS-CON Radio interviews Auriga

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Slav Lerner of Auriga

SYS-CON Radio interviews Carl Franklin of Franklins.net

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

SYS-CON Radio interviews Carl Franklin