Re: Introductory article about XML Signatures and Best Practices

> My gut tells me that XML Signature is really best suited for those automated
> transactions in which there is a well defined "contract" defined by the XML
> (via XML Schema, no doubt) with well known parties sending the transactions.
> For example, an order entry system that generates fixed transations within a
> group of customers/suppliers/manufacturers.

Web services: loosely coupled, tightly contracted.