Under this proposal, Virtual Global, Inc. proposes to work with NIST to develop RBAC-BASED WORKFLOW, a workflow system that will use RBAC in a web services model as a form of middleware that can be "packaged" accessed, configured, and reused by integrating with existing trusted RBAC implementations. RBAC-BASED WORKFLOW will be developed in accordance with web services standards and protocols so that it may be accessed by a number of web-based applications, including Virtual Globals's enterprise team management and collaboration software application, TeamLeaderTM. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: The RBAC-BASED WORKFLOW system will be a NIST standard middleware product, likened to database connectivity middleware such as ODBC. As such, Virtual Global will access the middleware, and commercially benefit from the middleware, although the middleware is a NIST-owned and patented product. This project will create a significant private sector opportunity for Virtual Global, as the RBAC-BASED WORKFLOW system developed under the Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects can be integrated into TeamLeader. It is believed that the integration of a cutting edge RBAC-BASED WORKFLOW system will be a strong competitive advantage that can catapult TeamLeader into market leadership