Abstract: A data brokering system and method for programming is provided. The data brokering system comprises a process module for executing process logic, a panel module for accessing external information, and a process-panel interface for defining a standard of communication between the process module and the panel module. The panel module communicates with the process module and the external information. The method comprises the steps of executing process logic, having the process logic communicating with a panel module to access external information, and defining a standard of communication between the process logic and the panel module.

Abstract: A data brokering system and method for programming is provided. The data brokering system comprises a process module for executing process logic, a panel module for accessing external information, and a process-panel interface for defining a standard of communication between the process module and the panel module. The panel module communicates with the process module and the external information. The method comprises the steps of executing process logic, having the process logic communicating with a panel module to access external information, and defining a standard of communication between the process logic and the panel module.

Abstract: The invention is a method, a system, and network nodes for charging for services in a data communications network having a User, a Service Provider, an Accounting Manager and an Accounting Storage. When a user wants to access a service, it sends a request to the Accounting Manager that validates the request in order to send a service credential to the User and a user credential to the Service Provider. The User then sends a service request to the Service Provider and the requested service is initiated. When the service is terminated, the Service Provider sends an accounting message to the Accounting Manager that sends the accounting data to the Accounting Storage that stores the data, and, upon reception of an acknowledgement, deletes the data it sent to the Accounting Storage. Also described are the system and the network nodes for carrying out the invention.

Abstract: The invention is a method for software deployment in a data communications network comprising an Initiator, a Service Provider, and a Peer. The Initiator selects a service and sends an interface request related to the service to the Service Provider. The Service Provider authenticates the request and responds with the interface that the Initiator uses to prepare a service request that is sent to the Service Provider. The Service Provider sends an invitation to the Peer that, if it accepts the service, sends an accept service message to the Service Provider that builds the software for the service and distributes it to the Initiator and the Peer that both install the software, and the service is initiated.

Abstract: A personal portal in a data communications network that comprises a number of sites. The personal portal comprises a user profile applicable all over the network and a number of context profiles applicable within a certain site. The user profile comprises a private part accessible only by the user, and a public part accessible to the public. Each context profile may comprise personal information, personal settings, and access policies. As parts of the personal portal may be accessible and downloaded by other users, there is also provided a method and a system for keeping the downloaded profiles up to date. There is also provided a profile storage.