Abstract: In the computer field, method and apparatus for supporting web services so as to allow use of web services across organizations and allow use of the web services as a data source for a software application. This allows access to the database of another organization via web services with access via a web browser. One may access a field of data, a group of fields of data or a table of data or other types of software objects including logic. The present system maps or binds software object to software object between the accessing system and the accessed system. The web service access may be supported in a hosted manner by a server maintained by yet a third organization.

Abstract: A system for designing, deploying, and executing enterprise applications is provided. The system allows for rapid development and deployment of Web-based data-oriented applications. Multiple versions of the applications can exist simultaneously without conflicts. The applications may be web services enabled and process driven.