Abstract: A method for event management in asynchronous work processing including timing at least one step in an asynchronous work process, wherein the at least one step is performed by an application and the at least one step has an expected time of completion; determining an error preventing step completion in response to the expected time of completion expiring; correcting the error; and re-performing the at least one step.

Abstract: A method for event management in asynchronous work processing including timing at least one step in an asynchronous work process, wherein the at least one step is performed by an application and the at least one step has an expected time of completion; determining an error preventing step completion in response to the expected time of completion expiring; correcting the error; and re-performing the at least one step.

Abstract: The present invention describes a configurable risk-driven contracting service for limited capacity advanced-scheduled events for which tickets are sold. In the invention, multiple batches of tickets can be released in a time-sequenced fashion. Some of the batches can be auctioned. Dynamic per-batch pricing can be implemented that is based upon a relative market value of the tickets, which can be determined in part by captured auction data. Auction data can include, but is not limited to, bid price, bid volume, bidder diversity, ticket quantities per bid, and bidding frequency. Auction parameters and ticket prices can vary over time in accordance with seller risks and opportunity costs, which can dynamically change as tickets for an event are sold and as the time of the event approaches. Auction bids can be adjusted for bidder selectable constraints, each having a constraint specific value. The invention can utilize one or more Web services.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method of leveraging mobile telephone provider assets and distribution network to securely deliver security tokens, such as PKI certificates. The invention is not limited to using a mobile telephony infrastructure and other pre-existing distributions can also be used. In the invention, a user requested security token can be delivered to a storefront associated with a mobile telephone provider. The storefront can be one proximate to a requesting user. An optional activation key can also be conveyed to the requesting user. The requesting user can be required to physically travel to the storefront to receive the security token. At the storefront, an identity of the requesting user can be verified, such as through photo identification. The security token can be provided when the requesting user has been successfully verified. Use of the security token can still require activation involving the activation key.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method of leveraging mobile telephone provider assets and distribution network to securely deliver security tokens, such as PKI certificates. The invention is not limited to using a mobile telephony infrastructure and other pre-existing distributions can also be used. In the invention, a user requested security token can be delivered to a storefront associated with a mobile telephone provider. The storefront can be one proximate to a requesting user. An optional activation key can also be conveyed to the requesting user. The requesting user can be required to physically travel to the storefront to receive the security token. At the storefront, an identity of the requesting user can be verified, such as through photo identification. The security token can be provided when the requesting user has been successfully verified. Use of the security token can still require activation involving the activation key.

Abstract: The present invention describes a configurable risk-driven contracting service for limited capacity advanced-scheduled events for which tickets are sold. In the invention, multiple batches of tickets can be released in a time-sequenced fashion. Some of the batches can be auctioned. Dynamic per-batch pricing can be implemented that is based upon a relative market value of the tickets, which can be determined in part by captured auction data. Auction data can include, but is not limited to, bid price, bid volume, bidder diversity, ticket quantities per bid, and bidding frequency. Auction parameters and ticket prices can vary over time in accordance with seller risks and opportunity costs, which can dynamically change as tickets for an event are sold and as the time of the event approaches. Auction bids can be adjusted for bidder selectable constraints, each having a constraint specific value. The invention can utilize one or more Web services.