can we use threads in Spring-WS

[mars_java]

In my Spring web service, i am making few DB calls and few another webservice calls to form response.

To perform all the DB transactions and WebService calls, it is taking lot of time.

is there any way i can minimize the time to perform all the tasks. I would like to use threads. so that all the tasks will performed simultaniously.

please advice.

thanks in advance.

[mars_java]

i am sorry if it is a basic question, please direct me to relevant forum.