Alan Kotok, of DISA, wrote on 12/13/00 5:38 PM:
Ken, et al.
.......
The ebXML initiative has a number of features that build on the EDI
experience but make it more accessible to smaller companies. One of those
features is the electronic trading partner agreement or TPA........
An important feature of ebXML is the use of registries and repositories
that store the industry business processes, message formats, and
vocabularies. .......
Alan,
As one who has observed the XML initiative from afar (other than occasional
input to stir feedback),
and who has made his living from EDI consulting the past eight years, I like
what I read in your comments above
and Rachel Foerster's message yesterday (or was it the day before?),
regarding the ebXML registry and repository of
"industry business processes, message formats, and vocabularies."
Up 'til now, I have been hard pressed to see the benefits of XML that
warrant the change over from traditional EDI.
Some questions come to mind, however. Who/what will be responsible for
maintaining the registry and repository?
Can users of ebXML modify these ebXML standards like traditional EDI or will
they be required to use the standard only?
Is there a fee for accessing the registry and repository?
Lee LoFrisco
Sterling Commerce Service Partner Consultant
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cell: 410.963.6218
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