Web portal software has emerged as one of the most important components in the enterprise integration efforts and service oriented architectures. The International Journal of Web Portals (IJWP) is a high-quality refereed journal on a new generation of portal software and engineering practices. The journal serves as means for researchers, developers, and industry practitioners to publish their research and practical experiences with portal applications. The journal will also facilitate communication and networking among portal, Web services, SOA researchers and engineers in a period where new developments are taking place in portal technologies, and stimulate production of high-quality portal architectures and solutions.