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May 2013
HoldProceed with caution
We are reiterating our advice that given the progress and acceptance of simpler web-as-platform techniques such as REST and OAuth and the known issues with WS-*, it should only be used cautiously.
Oct 2012
HoldProceed with caution
Mar 2012
HoldProceed with caution
Jul 2011
HoldProceed with caution
Previously our advice has been to tread carefully when using the WS-* stack beyond the basic profile. Given the progress and acceptance of simpler web-as-platform techniques such as REST and OAuth and the known issues with the WS-*, it should only be used cautiously.
Jan 2011
HoldProceed with caution
Web services are now widely used as an enabler for service oriented architectures as well as for the integration of existing applications. We see mature tools and largely interoperable implementations for web service standards covered by WS-I Basic Profile, but we remain skeptical about the proliferation and value of WS-* standards beyond Basic Profile.