Abstract: A system and method for enhancing event correlation with exploitation of external data is presented. A correlation engine receives events and selects a correlation rule that corresponds to the events. The correlation rule includes an event selection, a trigger condition, and a correlation conclusion. The correlation engine uses the event selection to access external data and select events based upon the external data. In turn, the correlation engine monitors the selected events and checks whether they meet the correlation rule's trigger condition. When the events meet the correlation rule's trigger condition, the correlation engine performs an action based upon the correlation rule's correlation condition.

Abstract: A system and method for expanding the capabilities of a SOAP envelope to include information useful for processing messages between a requestor and provider is disclosed. The message structure defines seven standard header blocks; each defined to provide data specific to a common infrastructure capability of an enterprise messaging infrastructure. Additionally, standard header blocks are included within a message envelope to preserve data when a transformation occurs such as, for example, alternating between transport protocols or converting the message language.