Ontology-based Semantic Interoperability Tools for Service Dynamic Discovery

Abstract

Enterprises and networked enterprises need today effective communication and exchange of distributed data and services under dynamic and context-dependent requirements. Semantic interoperability is considered a key issue to enforce dynamic discovery and composition of distributed data and services. In this paper we specifically address the problem of service discovery and we present an ontology-based approach for dynamic discovery in a highly variable environment where cooperative enterprises interoperate to dynamically combine available services selecting the best possible offers in a given moment. The ontology structure and its deployment are discussed.