DOTS FastWeather is a hosted, programmable XML Web Service that allows you to integrate real-time weather information, forecasts, and other meteorological intelligence into your Web site, applications, and other online business processes. DOTS FastWeather will determine the visitor's weather by IP address, zip code or city/state combination. With the integration of DOTS FastWeatherSM you drive return visits to generate additional page views for your Web site by offering everyone’s favorite topic…weather!

• Real-time dynamic updates.
• Support for mobile and wireless devices.
• Implement quickly with Service Objects' remote database hosting or host the site independently, on your own hardware.

According to Jupiter Research, "Weather is the #1 reason people visit a local Web site". Additionally, the Pew Center reports that, "64% of all Internet users view weather information.". DOTS FastWeather will help drive traffic to your Web site by providing weather coverage including forecasts, current conditions, and alert services covering over 3,000 U.S. and 1,000 International locations.

• Real-time XML Web service interface. Batch also available.
• Service Level Agreement of 99.995%.
• No customer data is retained or stored.
• HTTPS protocol encrypts transactions sent to and from DOTS Web Services.
• Primary and backup data centers on opposite coasts.
• Fully redundant, load-balanced hardware and Internet connections are used.