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 leverages 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. It will help you:

• Explore how to use ebXML and Web services
• Assemble and use the core components of ebXML
• Send messages between trading partners using ebXML messaging
• Utilize the ebXML registry for browsing and querying
• Create a handshake between partners using the ebXML collaboration protocol

The companion Web site contains:

• References to ebXML specifications
• Sample code
• Links to demos
• Discussion groups