Microsoft is happy to support Stonehenge. We believe that the intent of the project is to focus on building a set of sample applications based on approved W3C and OASIS standard protocols with a goal of helping increase interoperability between different implementations on various platforms. We think that such a project could provide developers with a helpful starting place for their tasks by providing guidelines and reference implementations on various platforms representing industry best practices. In addition, the project may also help identify ways to improve interoperability and industry collaboration to help improve and promote cutting-edge architecture related to multi-tier SOA applications.
Our customers have told us that their developers value sample applications that may be used to help improve complex web services implementations, and that they need more information and access to best practices related to such sample applications. The Stonehenge project proposal offers an exciting opportunity for industry participants to build sample applications that could lead to increased interoperability between different platforms. We are enthusiastic about the potential of the Stonehenge project, and are optimistic that the scope of the project will allow for our continued participation and support of the project. I look forward to helping other participants define the scope of the project in a manner that encourages others to participate as well. Kamaljit Bath Principal Program Manager Microsoft Interoperability Strategy [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 425-703-3419
