RE: [ebxml-mktg-sc] FW: Some question on ebXML

[David RR Webber - XML ebusiness <Gnosis_@compuserve.com>]

Carol,

Here's my swing at some answers.

1.       What is the value and volume of business transactions that your
standards initiative is seeking to address?

>>> The original scope of ebXML remains to provide the means to
        facilitate global electronic business and trade.  This horizontal
        focus covers larger enterprises down to individual entrepreneurs.
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2.       Of that volume, what is the breakdown by business (or message
group) type?

>>> There is a broad crosssection adopting ebXML, from governments
         through industry sectors to small pilot projects.  More
information
        on adoptions can be found from 

            http://www.ebxml.org/ebxml_jmt/#documents

        and the report there.
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3.       What is the breakdown of your target audience by geographical
region?  What is your breakdown of current membership by geographical
region?

>>>> Again the adoption report shows this as a graphic

 http://www.ebxml.org/ebxml_jmt/#documents

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4.       What is the current cost to businesses addressing the issues
without a market standard?

>>> This is always hard to assess.  Gartner have given some figures
        for this.  You can see those slides in this presentation:
        http://www.ebxml.org/ebxml_jmt/documents/ebxml_jan-01_2003.ppt
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5.       What are the main benefits to businesses from this standards
initiative?  E.g. Cost savings, improvements in efficiency, increased
business flexibility.

>>> Clearly when companies invest in new eBusiness systems they
want assured results.  The following website provides excellent
metrics, as does the report on messaging standards.

 http://www.ebusinessready.org/ebxml.html

Messaging metrics:

 http://www.ebxml.org/ebxml_jmt/documents/wp_messaging_req_052303.doc
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6.       What significant initiatives are currently being undertaken by
your
organisation?  What are the timescales for the implementation of these
initiatives?

>>> Various projects are deploying or deployed.  Some of note:

a) Utility industry in Texas.
b) Utilty industry in Sydney, Australia.
c) CDC - USGovernment deployment
d) Automotive industry, OAG initatives.
e) Metro in Hong Kong - parts supply
f) Korea and Taiwan - various government initiatives
g) EU - IDA program for eBusiness is adopting ebXML

More details on these can be found from 

 http://www.ebxmlforum.com

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7.       How many businesses are currently using your standards?  What is
the typical profile of a business using your standards?

>>> Complete cross-section from large to medium enterprises.  Small
        business still is enigmatic - but some tools are arriving - BCE
Emergis
        has a solution that starts at $1,000 pricing.
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8.       What links and initiatives do you have with other standards
organisations?  How do you ensure a cooperative approach and avoid
duplication of effort?

>>> OASIS has an extensive set of liaisons - and also its own TAG review
         board.  The OASIS standards process is arguably the best currently
         available for the development of XML technical specifications - as
can
         be seen from the diverse range of work going on in over 70 TC's
         right now.

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