The Semantic Web: A Guide to the Future of XML, Web Services, and Knowledge Management
"The Semantic Web is an extension of the current Web in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation." —Tim Berners-Lee, Scientific American, May 2001 This authoritative guide shows how the Semantic Web works technically and how businesses can utilize it to gain a competitive advantageExplains what taxonomies and ontologies are as well as their importance in constructing the Semantic WebCompanion Web site includes further updates...
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A strategic guide to the revolutionary framework that will change the way you do businessImagine if you could teach your computer to make decisions that lead to faster B2B trading implementations, more effective customer management, and seamless data warehousing. Now, your imagination can be turned into reality. This authoritative book explores the Semantic Web, a revolutionary new framework for creating intelligent software applications that automate the processes of reasoning and decision-making. The Semantic Web first shows you how to vastly improve knowledge management in your company using Semantic Web technologies. You’ll then gain a clear understanding of the building blocks of these technologies, including XML, Web services, and the Resource Description Framework (RDF).Along the way, you’ll be taken through the process of building the Semantic Web at your company in order to achieve a significant return on investment. This informative guide arms you with the strategies you’ll need to know in order to start creating a host of robust new business applications. Written by leading experts in the field, it:Explains how businesses can leverage the Semantic Web for competitive advantageCovers all aspects of current Web services, RDF, and XML-related technologies including the emerging Web ontology language (OWL)Examines taxonomies and describes how they are implemented using illustrative examplesDiscusses how to attain semantic interoperability using ontologiesDescribes how to design a knowledge-centric organizationThe companion Web site contains source code for all listings in the book, a code appendix, and links to related sites.
IntroductionAcknowledgmentsForewordCh. 1What Is the Semantic Web?1Ch. 2The Business Case for the Semantic Web17Ch. 3Understanding XML and Its Impact on the Enterprise27Ch. 4Understanding Web Services57Ch. 5Understanding the Resource Description Framework85Ch. 6Understanding the Rest of the Alphabet Soup119Ch. 7Understanding Taxonomies145Ch. 8Understanding Ontologies181Ch. 9Crafting Your Company's Roadmap to the Semantic Web239App.: References255Index265
