I think your view is too optimistic/visionary.
I'd split your advanced (step 2) into two parts:
point-to-point
multi-party/federated
For example, the basic security mechanisms (SAML, maybe XACML,
DSIG, Encryption, WS-Seucrity) and some messaging (notification)
are pretty much done. The multiparty stuff (choregraphy, federation,
most of ws-xxx, etc) isn't.
I'm skeptical about ever achieving 2B, let alone your #3 and $4. :)
/r$
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