ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E-Commerce

From the Publisher: ebXML is the new standard for business-to-business (B2B) data exchange and the cornerstone of the next generation of B2B applications. This emerging e-commerce standard lever-ages the flexibility of XML to build an e-commerce infrastructure. Written specifically for technology, business, and sales professionals, this book offers a thorough introduction to ebXML, explaining how you can apply it to meet your business needs. Chiu explores the technical building blocks of ebXML, including EDI, XML, and Web services. He then presents an inside look at the architecture and core components of ebXML, including its design conventions and major specifications. Finally, he shows you how to apply all of this information in order to meet real-world project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. With its complete introduction to ebXML, this book covers everything you'll need to make strategic decisions concerning implementation.