As Web services (any communication between two computers over a network) continue to evolve, publication and research related to the field must keep up in turn.

Innovations, Standards and Practices of Web Services: Emerging Research Topics provides a vital new compendium of the latest research topics in the field of Web services.

As a set of tools that can be used in a number of ways, Web services continue to evolve as the Internet expands its capabilities and users.

Detailing the functions of service composition, and the most relevant models that modify its construction, this volume serves as a vital reference for practitioners, students, and academics alike.