An integration services network is described which is operable to
facilitate access to a composite service by a plurality of users having
associated client machines. Each of the users is associated with one of a
plurality of independent enterprises. At least one data store has a
directory stored therein which maps an identity for each of the users to
a policy framework which defines access information relating to a
plurality of services. At least one computing device is operable to set
up the composite service by integrating operation of the plurality of
services. The plurality of services are associated with and controlled by
a plurality of independent service providers. The at least one computing
device is further operable to connect with the client machines and each
of the services, and to selectively facilitate interaction among the
client machines and the services with reference to the directory and the
policy framework, thereby enabling each of the users to access the
plurality of services as an integrated solution.