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What is eSigma.com?

eSigma.com is a standard-based, open consortium that allows users to publish, consume and manage Web Service-based business process.

Standards-based consortium?

The Web Service evolution is rooted in the concept of reusability and standardization. At eSigma we utilize governed standards when designing system and user interfaces. All of the services provided, from a system and user level, are developed with the strict implementation of standards. The requirement to use only proven technology standards is driven from eSigma’s role as a public servant, providing a suite of open Web Service tools and technologies.

Why are standards important?

There are a number of reasons as to why the uses of standards are important when designing applications and system interfaces. The number one business reason is that it reduces the costs associated with managing enterprise class business applications and services. Many organizations that invested heavily in client-server era technologies are dealing with the proprietary nature by which their applications where originally developed.

What are Web Services?

Web Services are a standardized framework for creating application programming interfaces (API’s) that allow you to develop composite business applications as well as streamline access to information. Web Services ring in an era of efficiency that will exceed the value that email brought to the enterprise for internal and external communication.

How will Web Services impact my business?

The implementation of Web Services allows enterprises to extend their legacy applications while laying the foundation for service oriented application development processes for future systems deployment. Many organizations are providing Web Services as a method for gaining access to information and services designed to streamline an array of business processes.

Who uses Web Services?

The number of organizations and individuals using Web Services for developing applications is growing exponentially. Industry analysts estimate that the vertical market for Web Services will be a $9.1 Billion (USD) dollar industry by 2008. Examples of companies using Web Services can be found all over the Internet. Initially companies like Google, UPS, Amazon and Wachovia developed Web Services that provide users with access to their public business processes, ranging from searching the web to tracking packages.

How does eSigma provide value?

eSigma allows your business to publish, consume and manage your Web Services in standards-based, simple-to-use format enabling you to reduce the costs associated with conducting business over the Internet. Our goal is to remain as a public servant while delivering commercial services that provide the governance and assurance required for conducting business electronically using Web Services over the Internet.

What are the System Requirements?

All you need to use the services provided at eSigma.com is a connection to the Internet and a Web Browser, it's that easy!

How do I get started?

Simple, register and begin publishing, consuming and managing Web Services in less then a minute.