1. The Microsoft.NET Connected Logo Program Derek Edwards CS 376 April 22 nd, 2003

2. We Will Look At… A Brief Introduction Benefits of the Program –For us as a Company –For our Customers Current Members Cost Analysis The Bottom Line

3. What the.NET Program is Microsoft’s XML Web Services Platform Contains everything needed to run software, based on XML Overall, it helps connect people to information, systems, and devices through the.NET software

4. Why XML? XML is a standard managed by the W3C Makes the data sharing and software integration process much easier, and inexpensive.NET takes advantage of this

5. Benefits of the Program (for us as a Company) XML Web Services can be reused easily Easier to write and debug Can be written in almost any language (C++, Perl, Java), so a completely new language does not have to be learned.

6. Benefits of the Program (for us as a Company) Take advantage of Microsoft’s marketing Promote our services through “.NET Connected Directory” –Customers find services –Companies showcase services

7. Benefits of the Program (for our Customers) The Logo will show: –Products/Services that can be connected to existing components –Trust, the new product/service will be easy to integrate

8. Current Members Current Members of the Windows Logo Program Click here for list Current Members of the.NET Connected Directory The.NET Connected Directory

9. Cost Analysis $400 VeriSign Certificate Cost of software and licenses Basic training seminar for XML

10. Cost Analysis No need to hire new programmers Because services can be reused, maximize the return on services Take advantage of Microsoft’s Marketing

11. Cost Analysis Customers will continue to buy from us because of the trust, and ease of use of new services and products

12. Bottom Line Initial Costs may be high, but return will be higher XML is the future of web-based applications.