As the foundation of the IBM WebSphere software platform, WebSphere Application Server delivers the secure, scalable, resilient application infrastructure you need for a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).Build and deploy re-usable application services quickly and easily, with a simple set of tools and interfaces.Run services in a reliable, scalable, highly available, environment to ensure business opportunities are not lost due to application downtime.Secure applications and data with a resilient, standards-based security infrastructure that will remove vulnerable threats while maximizing developer productivity.Reuse software assets and extend their reach with standards-based messaging and the latest Web services standards.Manage applications effortlessly with powerful, easy-to-use tools for administration and monitoring.Scale quickly and securely across the broadest set of platforms in the industry.Grow as needs evolve, leveraging core assets and skills, with hundreds of IBM and Business Partner products built on top of WebSphere Application Server.