So ensuring the integrity of the data and integrity and validity of the connection is a very important element in any company's strategy that is moving towards a Web service paradigm.

In September 2002 Thompson was appointed to the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC) which makes recommendations regarding the security of the critical infrastructure of the United States. Ultimately Senator Judd Gregg was chosen for the post but withdrew his name on Thursday February 12. In April 2006 Forbes publiJohn W. Thompsond a list of the most highly compensated CEOs.

He is presently the CEO of Virtual Instruments. John W.