This text is for information and systems architects. It explains examples of the ebXML blueprint for designing global business information exchanges using XML, and offers a roadmap for migrating from existing EDI and proprietary information exchange and transactions systems to the ebXML standard.

EbXML is a joint international initiative between UN/CEFACT (Center for Electronic Business and Trade) and OASIS, created to develop standard methodologies and frameworks for the development of fully interoperable XML technology. This text is aimed at information and systems architects, and explains and shows examples of the ebXML blueprint for designing global business information exchanges using XML. It offers a roadmap for migrating from existing EDI and proprietary information exchange and transactions systems to the open ebXML standard.