Corporate developers and end users are turning to component software and services that incorporate the standards of the Object Management Group to solve problems such as legacy systems integration, complex data-sharing, and distributed computing via the Internet. I believe that the distributed object computing revolution has successfully passed this moment and is on the fast track to near-universal acceptance. IIOP was designed to provide a comprehensive system through which objects can request services from one another across the wide variety of platforms they're built on. The information was compiled in October 1996 by OMG from a survey of the leading ORB suppliers. The market value projections attached include revenues anticipated from component-based products, services, tools, consulting and training.
Users demand full-service intranet capability and insist on interoperability.
Vendors can satisfy these demands today. IIOP offers many advantages, including better scalabilty, code reuse and proven implementations. IIOP is a tested technology that has been used for years in some of the largest corporations. Let's take advantage of it. All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.