PROFILE

MIDDLEWARE SPECIAL REPORT

Slater in the Middle

By

Kirk Kjeldsen

"One of the most difficult things about working in middleware is simply defining what middleware is," says Brian Slater, chairman of the board of UDICo., a provider of XML-based middleware solutions. "Middleware is an amorphous title, changing constantly."

He adds, "There’s a move from it being--among other things--a transport layer to one where there is an integration of data, business rules and workflow. Using data description languages such as dialects of

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options