Apache Axis2, the third generation Web services engine is more efficient, more modular and more XML-oriented than its predecessor Apache Axis. It is carefully designed to support the easy addition of plug-in modules that extend its functionality for features such as security and increased reliability.

Apache Axis2 Version 1.3 comes to you with performance improvements and bug fixes over the 1.1 release.

http://ws.apache.org/axis2/1_3/contents.html