Infravio, Inc., a provider of enterprise software for developing, managing and deploying Web Services, today announced the shipping of the Infravio Web Services Management System (WSMS). Infravio is introducing its application to the public at the XML Edge Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

The Infravio Web Services Management System empowers enterprises to realize the promise of Web Services; enabling applications and processes to integrate seamlessly over the Internet, both within and among enterprises. Infravio brings a comprehensive approach to Web Services that is fast, simple and reliable. Infravio's WSMS is the only product in the Web Services market that allows enterprises to become XML- and Web Services-enabled without adopting new development tools or discarding previous investments in enterprise applications.

Web Services are software components that dynamically interact with each other using Internet technology standards, making it possible to build bridges between systems that otherwise would require extensive development efforts. One of the fundamental tenets of Web Services is the ability to make business processes or functions available over the Web for consumption by others. Yet, current Web Services offerings present a management challenge that requires a comprehensive solution. Only Infravio provides a comprehensive architecture for developing, managing and deploying Pure XML Web Services, supporting all open standards.

"We at Infravio are leveraging what we've learned in our 100+ years of combined software industry experience to capitalize on the next wave in enterprise computing-Web Services," stated Eileen Richardson, CEO of Infravio. "We are bringing to market a product that not only fulfills the dream of Web Services, but was built with the enterprise in mind, delivering a comprehensive architecture for Web Services development, management and deployment. We provide the high level of manageability that enterprises require, yet most other Web Services companies haven't taken into account."

The Infravio Web Services Management System is a complete, enterprise- class software solution that automatically generates XML code for new and existing applications, enabling their deployment as Web Services. It supports the leading Web Services standards, including Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI).

The Infravio WSMS also provides a system for efficient updating, version control, re-use and lifecycle management of all XML and Web Services resources. In addition, the application's runtime component enables Web Services to respond to requests of all types, automatically supporting any access device and ensuring response integrity.

Addressing the acute business need to leverage and integrate legacy applications and make them available as Web Services, the Infravio Web Services Management System enables companies to:

-- Develop Web Services Fast
The Infravio WSMS leverages the XML Schema standard to automate code generation and realize the promise of component re-use, increasing developer productivity. The Infravio WSMS enables companies to leverage existing applications and data structures in building Web Services.

-- Simplify development, management and deployment
The Infravio WSMS creates a single point of management for all resources employed across multiple Web Services. The Infravio solution also allows companies to take an incremental approach to Web Services adoption.

-- Ensure reliability
Infravio's "Pure XML" approach to Web Services means that all components are based on XML Schema, ensuring response integrity between components and applications. The Infravio WSMS also has a runtime component that automatically provides support for a broad range of devices and protocols.

The Infravio Difference
Ultimately, all these benefits allow corporations to focus development resources on the processes that are fundamental to their businesses. It empowers them to "Web Services-enable" their existing applications without re-writing large amounts of code or learning a new development environment. Infravio brings an enterprise to Web Services by truly leveraging prior investments in people and infrastructure. Infravio stands alone in its ability to implement XML-enabled applications that are Web Services compliant within weeks, not months or years.