Computing of objects distributed in the internet age

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss recent trends in distributed objects and the Internet computing technologies. Both technologies converge to create a paradigm for distributed computing. We provide an overview of CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture), emphasizing its open architecture for distributed application based on distributed objects and the IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) that improve the integration of the applications in heterogeneous environments. The CORBA protocol is emerging as the business application messaging standard for the Internet and deserves attention from Information Technologies (IT) organizations. We conclude that CORBA, together with the Internet, constitute a perfect symbiotic relationship to build, maintain and extend client/server applications with critical mission.