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DataDirect Podcasts

Welcome to DataDirect Podcasts! Here you can download MP3's of the latest DataDirect XQuery Podcasts, but be sure to check back regularly because this page is continually updated with new material.


SOA, WOA and Data Services World

In recent years Dr. Carlo Innocenti has been immersed in data integration, particularly integration based on XML technology. At the DataServices World conference in New York City, Dr. Innocenti was an instructor for the Data Access and Data Services Workshop. The workshop included a panel of experts who presented a hands-on session focusing on data access and data services issues, problems and solutions. Click here to view the presentation.

SOA – Practical Considerations for Data Integration

This Podcast discusses the steps for solving data integration problems and migrating successfully to an SOA environment. Gain insight into the key trends in business and IT that are making data integration and SOA critical to development. Discover the significant challenges associated with providing effective data access and integration. Learn how SOA is being used to solve data access and security issues and explore the challenges associated with moving to this loosely-coupled architecture.

Unleashing XQuery's Power

Download the MP3 of this podcast to get an introduction to XQuery and to find out more about how it is a Web Services enabling technology. Some of the topics covered include: understanding the power and features of XQuery, how does XQuery fit in SOA Architectures, a web services example, how DataDirect XQuery goes above and beyond implementing the XQuery standard, and how will the adoption of XQuery frameworks affect how IT organizations work?

ZapForum Podcast: Business-to-Business Data Integration in a SOA World Presentation

This 1:01:17 podcast features ZapThink analysts Jason Bloomberg and Ron Schmelzer as well as expert guest Jerry King and Patrick Smith.

Online Video Tutorials!

Our easy-to-follow online video tutorials are a great way to get acquainted with the many features of DataDirect XQuery®.

And if you like what you see, download a free copy today and try DataDirect XQuery® for yourself!