The .NET Framework is the programming model of Microsoft .NET-connected software and technologies.  The .NET Framework is designed to build, deploy and run Web applications, smart client applications and XML Web services in the fastest, most efficient manner possible.   

.NET enables your business to connect to other external networks such as media channels and outside software vendors through its XML web services, small application modules utilizing XML to exchange data within a network or across the Internet.  Services and information can be exchanged in both directions through a .NET network, enabling you to deliver functionality from an external third party to your guests, or provide your own business services to other external .NET partners or users.

What the Analysts are Saying...

• Gartner Group
  • ".Net is a brilliant strategy that enables Microsoft to define the next shift in the software business."
  • "Gartner believes Microsoft is now providing more vision and influence regarding this shift than any other vendor."
  • "...even risk-averse businesses must expect .NET-influenced applications to have an impact on their operations by 2003."
• Patricia Seybold Group
  • ".Net is a leading example of what we believe will be the dominant architectural model for the third generation of Internet applications."
• Meta Group
  • "Everyone should build on the XML/SOAP foundation."

RTP|ONE and the .NET Advantage - Mark Roebke, VP of Product Development, RTP, LLC. To learn about how RTP puts the .NET architecture into action, read about the RTP|ONE Enterprise Framework.  For more information on how .NET is revolutionizing the way companies build and deploy integrated software, visit Microsoft's .NET homepage.

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