Ed Elze will provide an overview of the underlining concepts, the unique characteristics, the supporting technologies and associated standards of Web services. References to existing implementations will be provided to illustrate how Web services can be used to meet your business needs. The state has developed a master contract for eForms software and services. The DIS Digital Academy has developed templates and guidelines for eForms related projects. This session provides an overview of what eForms are, strategies for implementation in your agency, and resources available to help you succeed.
Presentation includes a live demonstration of eForms.
4.3 Demystifying Web Services Theo Beack, Systems Engineer, Software AG Processing Web services are being recognized as a powerful way to deploy both existing and new business functions using Internet technologies. Come and experience how middleware helps you, in practice, conquer new electronic frontier by turning your existing enterprise functions into Web services. As data systems become more complex and statewide interest increases in seeing geographic-based analysis and data sharing across agency boundaries, the web provides a way of accomplishing these goals. Come see examples of real business applications and how the integration of data from various organizations is really happening. Facilitator Dave Kirk, Dean of the Digital Government Applications Academy Nancy Skewis, Administrator, Business and Professions, DOL Art Brown, CIO, WA State Parks and Recreation.