AltoWeb Expert in Web Services and J2EE Discusses Service-Oriented Development at Web Services Edge 2002 West.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Web Services Edge 2002 West

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002

Steve Wilkes To Explain How Developers Can Leverage Web Services To

Create Enterprise Solutions That Maximize Return on Investment

AltoWeb, Inc., the leading application production platform company, today announced that Steve Wilkes, the company's principal technologist and Web services evangelist, will deliver a presentation today on service-oriented development at Web Services Edge 2002 West at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California.

Wilkes will discuss how to implement service-oriented development methods and how these techniques can empower developers to create enterprise applications that scale with a business both in terms of transactions and geography.

Wilkes will deliver this presentation on Wednesday, October 1, 2002 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

"The hype surrounding Web services can become a tangible reality if Web services are leveraged correctly and in tandem with other solutions," said Steve Wilkes, principal technologist, AltoWeb, Inc. "Service-oriented development platforms can help developers create applications that deliver on the promises of Web services, giving their companies the flexibility and return on investment they are looking for."

Mr. Wilkes will also join executives from IONA, Actional, eXcelon, and Rational Software on a Web Services panel moderated by Joanne Friedman from Meta Group. The panel discussion entitled "Web Services: Are They the Silver Bullet to Achieve Business Integration?" will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2002 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

With more than 11 years in the software industry, Mr. Wilkes has managed, designed and developed many business applications and products across a variety of platforms and environments. As principal technologist at AltoWeb, he evangelizes application production platforms, J2EE technologies and Web Services.

The Web Services Edge 2002 West conference is the industry's premier event where developers, IT managers and business professionals who are focused on Java(TM) technology come to experience and understand new and emerging Java technologies before making critical development and enterprise purchasing decisions.

For more information on AltoWeb and to see a product demonstration, visit booth #609 at Web Services Edge 2002 West at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California, October 2 - 3, 2002.

About AltoWeb

AltoWeb is the leader in application production platforms and Web services. Global 2000 companies, systems integrators and independent software vendors rely on the AltoWeb(R) Application Platform to deliver, manage and maintain more J2EE applications and Web services faster with existing staff and their current skill sets. Built on open standards, the AltoWeb Application Platform delivers highly scalable and reliable e-business solutions that fully leverage the power of leading application servers including IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic and JBoss. Based in Palo Alto, California, AltoWeb is privately held with investments from Accenture Technology Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, MV Ventures, and individual investors. For more information or to download a free evaluation copy of the AltoWeb Application Platform, visit www.altoweb.com.