Web Services By: Anthony Rimel, CEO David Paterson, CFO Lindsay Aamot, CIO

Brownell Problem Description  Manufacture 50 Residential Homes Annually  Coordinates the work of architects, real estate agents and subcontractors  Expertise in contracting and project management  Computers used for: word processing, , browsing the net, simple spreadsheet models, Microsoft Project, Quicken  File Server, Print Server, Server  Brownell Construction’s Questions: What web services would be most likely to be useful to Brownell Construction? What pitfalls would be important to avoid in shifting to using web services? What should Nancy do to keep informed about new web service possibilities?

Agenda Concept Map What are web services? How to stay connected with updates in web services Pitfalls associated with web services Web services for companies and for Brownell File Storage Project Management Service Providers Useful Sources Searching Reading Updates Security Training Provider Control

Did you know?  You use web services everyday Facebook, Myspace, G-Mail are social aspects of web services  Myspace is a big web service Allowing 21 million monthly visitors to spend hours sharing information  But what services are there for businesses? PBWiki, Wufoo, Zoho, BaseCamp

Defining Web Services  Two types of web services Programming standards  XML, SOAP, WSDL Technology delivered from computer/business over the internet  Provided by a software company where you can pay as you go  Benefits Cheaper, easier to communicate and share ideas within a company, simplicity

Concept Map of Web Services  Shows the interaction between customers and services Customer/ User Service Registry Service Provider publishfind Bind

Where to Find Web Services  Keeping up with Business Week and other business articles where the latest services are highlighted  Searching on-line to find what you want specifically  Searching through service providers to find ones that cater to you (WSFinder)WSFinder  Use sources you already know (Yahoo!)Yahoo!

Services that potentially could aid Brownell  Project Portfolio Management Software to help manage operations  Daptiv, Zoho, Basecamp Can be offline, but offer distinct benefits online  Data Storage Automated backup of files Access Data anywhere  MediaMax, ElephantDrive, Box.net  Hosting Have outside firm host  MediaMax, GoogleDrive, Box.net

Project Portfolio Management  Essential Features Collaboration/Coordination Tool Scheduling File Sharing  Possible extra features Database Management Spreadsheets Word Processing Resource Planning

Examples of PPM web services

Data Storage  Automatic Backup  Hosting for collaboration

hosting costs Cost savings for hosting Things to look for

Common Pitfalls for Web Services  Networking going down Losing connection to the internet  Less control with outsourcing Companies have to work with web service standards  The software available standards are not as high as Microsoft  Web service format, cannot open in another document, Microsoft can transfer easily  Re-training employees with a new program  Fears about security

Misinformation and Theft  Wikipedia  Deletion issues  Authorization  XML data certificates  Lawsuits

Small Business Motivation  How can web services help companies like Brownell? Time vs. money ComputerService

Questions?