Executive Summary

ASPs, XSPs, and Web Services: Hybrid Solutions for Application Integration, Replication, and Aggregation

Posted April 30, 2002 | Technology |

Although application service providers (ASPs) and Web service providers may compete on certain fronts, they will more often cooperate in providing customer solutions. The accompanying Executive Report defines ASPs and Web services, categorizes the different types of each, outlines their inherent benefits, and suggests how each will best be used and deployed in hybrid solutions.

About The Author
John Harney
John Harney is President of ASPWatch, a consultancy that delivers vertical market, business partnering, and technology strategy for ASPs and companies launching ASP services. In January 2002, Addison-Wesley published Mr. Harney's definitive book on the ASP industry, Application Service Providers: A Manager's Guide. Mr. Harney speaks frequently at ASP trade shows and conferences, and he is widely published in major IT publications such as … Read More
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