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Architectures for netcentric computing systems
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Inventors: Goodman, Marina; Mesoy, Tor; Taylor, Stanton J.; Reiter, Scott R.; Bowen, Michael T.; Auriemma, Ralph; Alairys, Tamara D.; Degiorgio, Christopher M.; Coleman, Lizbeth Johnson;
Assignee: Accenture LLP (Chicago, IL); Accenture ANS (Oslo, NO)
Primary Examiner: Kang; Paul H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
An execution architecture, a development architecture and an operations architecture for a netcentric computing system. The execution architecture contains common, run-time services required when an application executes in the netcentric computing system. The development architecture is the production environment for one or several systems development projects as well as for maintenance efforts. The purpose of the development environment is to support the tasks involved in the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of business systems, as well as the associated management processes. It is important to note that the environment should adequately support all the development tasks, not just the code/compile/test/debug cycle. The operations architecture is a combination of tools and support services required to keep a production system up and running efficiently. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention discloses an architecture for a netcentric computer system that is capable of expanding the reach of computing both within and outside the business enterprise.
An discloses architecture for a netcentric computing system is disclosed that brings new technologies to the forefront, especially in the area of external presence and access, ease of distribution, and advanced media capabilities.
Browsers, which provide a universal client, offer a new option in distributing functionality to both internal and external users.
In prior art client/server environments, distributing an application internally or externally for a business enterprise require the application to be recompiled and tested for all specific workstation operating systems.
In addition, it usually required loading the application on each client or workstation.
The browser-centric application style offers an alternative to these prior art solutions.
Web browsers provide a "universal client" that offer users a consistent and familiar graphical user interface.
Using a browser, a user can launch many types of applications and view many types of documents and media types.
This can be accomplished on different operating systems/platforms and is independent of where the applications or documents reside.
To that end, browsers change the way in which information is stored, transferred and updated as well as the way in which applications are executed.
Netcentric computing systems also provide an external presence and unprecedented access to supplier-to-customer relationships.
By connecting a business node to the Internet, a series of opportunities is opened up to reach an audience outside a company's traditional internal users.
Consequently, the Internet has become another vehicle for companies to conduct business with their customers and suppliers through the broadcasting of product and service descriptions, exchanging interactive information and conducting actual business transactions.
Another benefit of netcentric computing systems is the ability to digitize, organize, and deliver textual, graphical and other information in addition to traditional data to a broader audience
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