Ever since XML was introduced, people have been talking about the possibility that it could be used as a kind of Internet middleware. Skeptics have pointed out that XML is a document format. It isn't middleware -- it lacks any of the services traditionally associated with middleware, including the ability to locate distributed components, transactions, security, and so forth.
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Paul Harmon is an internationally known business consultant, technology analyst, and thought leader with a focus on applying new technologies and methodologies to real-world business problems. He began his career in artificial intelligence (AI) with the publication of his popular book, Expert Systems: AI for Business (coauthored with David King in 1983). As a decades-long Cutter Expert, Mr. Harmon authored various Cutter journals, including … Read More
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