IBM first introduced this kind of resource last year with jCentral, a similar tool devoted to searching, logging and retrieving Java information and code found on the Web. Weaving XML into the fabric of e-business is a priority for our customers and developers. With developers being able to locate XML resources quickly, they will have a powerful tool to produce better applications, with faster delivery to market. If xCentral cannot immediately locate XML data for a specific user query, it will continue to look for the information and notify the user as soon as the information is found. Using this service, developers can also submit a profile of their interests and as appropriate resources are located on the Internet, they will receive e-mail notification.
Developers can also submit XML resources of their own.
XML IBM has many resources, including 500 developers, devoted to creating XML technologies and advancing the standard. With 20 XML technologies available to developers via its alphaWorks Web site, IBM has provided the building blocks its partners and ISVs need to create XML applications and solutions.