Macromedia MX: Components and Web Services (PDF). Web applications today are developed without significant structure. Often they consist of server-side dynamic pages with embedded script, presentation logic and data access logic. As a result, most of the business logic and data associated with these applications are locked up—unable to be shared inside and outside of corporations. In essence, web applications and data are kept in silos, limiting the ability of companies to share their information and business logic. — Jeremy Allaire
Most of my PHP work revolves around building corporate Intranets and Extranets. Addressing these issues are important to me. [PHP Everywhere]