RE: [provision] Charles Schwab as a Example of a WebServices Ecosystem

["DeSouza, Edwin" <edesouza@jamcracker.com>]

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Hi,

So, who would be a Schwab of WebServices?

 

Today, most major Telcos in the US, Europe and Asia, are working on such a strategy.  However, the Telcos do not have the exertise/resources to do it themselves -- the Telcos will need to leverage the expertise of the ASPs/MSPs to deliver Applications (just the same way that Schwab leverages the various Fund Providers).

 

And, Telcos are not the only interested parties.

 

regards,

Edwin.

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: DeSouza, Edwin
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 4:22 PM
To: provision@lists.oasis-open.org
Subject: [provision] Charles Schwab as a Example of a WebServices Ecosystem

Hi,

I find that folks can quickly grasp the notion of a "WebServcies Market Ecosystem" when I use Charles Schwab as an example.

 

Continuing our example....

-- A large number of Consumers (Lets take Schwab's 401k business.  May companies, with many users)

-- A large number of Providers (Many Mutual Fund Providers)

-- A large number of Services (Many Mutual Funds)

-- A large number of "Shops" (This is Charles Schwab).

 

So, what does Charles Schwab do:

-- Single point of Administration

-- Single point of Billing

-- Single point of Reports

-- Single point of Support

-- Mix and Match Mutual Funds and Provider

 

WebServices will have succeeded when there will be organizations that do for WebServices -- what Schawb does for Mutual Funds.

 

And, I see the above case as a Provisioning problem :-)

 

regards,

Edwin.