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 advantage* Explains what taxonomies and ontologies are as well as their importance in constructing the Semantic Web* Companion Web site includes further updates as the framework develops and links to related sites