Take-home Messages

• 1. Ontologies or Restricted Dictionaries are Vital - We must understand precisely what words mean

• 2. Stop hiding data behind visual interfaces - `Screen scraping' is bad news; provide a computer-friendly interface as well as people-friendly

• 3. Use XML for data markup - even if you present data with HTML, make the XML available as well

• 4. Use technologies like SOAP for Web Services

• 5. Discuss and agree standards - Eat more Pizza!