Title: Integrated semantic web services delivery: a cautionary tale

Authors: G. Michael McGrath

Addresses: School of Information Systems, Victoria University, PO Box 14428, Melbourne City, MC 8001, Australia

Abstract: The ||semantic web|| promises a new generation of web services delivery applications enabled by semantic mark-up of web resources, shared ontologies and highly-intelligent agents. The vision is astounding and the potential benefits enormous. However, previous experience with information systems and database integration initiatives would suggest that a degree of caution is warranted. It is also argued that lessons might be gleaned from these intra-organisational integration projects that might be of considerable value in developing and implementing semantic web applications.

Keywords: semantic web; data integration; web services delivery.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWET.2004.004131

International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology, 2004 Vol.1 No.2, pp.236 - 250

Published online: 10 May 2004 *

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