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IBM WebSphere

Application Infrastructure

As the foundation of the WebSphere software platform, IBM WebSphere Application Server is the premier Java™ 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and Web services-based application server, integrating enterprise data and transactions for the dynamic e-business world.

Built on open standards that help organisations deploy and manage applications ranging from simple Web sites to powerful on demand solutions, IBM WebSphere Application Server offers a rich application deployment environment with a complete set of application services, including capabilities for transaction management, security, clustering, performance, availability, connectivity, and scalability. It is J2EE compliant and provides a portable Web deployment platform for Java components, XML, and Web services, that can interact with databases and provide dynamic Web content.

WebSphere Application Server delivers:

The Building Blocks for a Services Oriented Architecture

WebSphere Application Server V6.0 delivers a Services Oriented Architecture today, across all configurations. The products allows businesses to increase their return on investment and lower their total cost of ownership by reusing existing IT assets using standards based messaging and the latest Web services standards. This translates into reduced costs, reduced time to value, and increased business flexibility.

Secure, Optimum Resource Utilisation

WebSphere Application Server V6.0 provides a trusted, dynamic platform for businesses with WebSphere Application's scaling abilities and security features.

On Demand Infrastructure

WebSphere Application Server V6.0 provides the robust, flexible environment that businesses today need, virtually eliminating lost business opportunities with near continuous uptime for mission critical applications.

Rapid Development and Deployment

WebSphere Application Server V6.0 enables fast time to value with enhanced development and deployment capabilities. Businesses can improve time to value and make the most of existing technology skills with features enabling ease of use and high out-of-the-box performance.

Business Benefit:

  • Enables the access, management and deployment of enterprise knowledge
  • Realises a rapid route for development and deployment of J2EE applications through WebSphere RapidDeployment
  • Delivers a foundation for a SOA through the J2EE 1.4 programming model
  • Increases ROI through ease of use, reduced management and support for open standards
  • Maximises integrity whilst realising connectivity through centralised security management and support for Web Services Security open security model
  • Delivers a scalable, flexible platform for e-business to grow

WebSphere Application Server is available in seven editions: