Report

April 1999

A Rational Approach To XML

Joshua Walker 		XML will accelerate the Internet's impact on businesses. To capitalize, firms must take a rational approach to XML that combines vocabulary development, interchange agreement, and technology deployment.
by Joshua Walker with Ted Schadler, Christine Overby, Amanda Ciardelli

MARKET OVERVIEW
  • XML promises to accelerate Internet Computing.
  • But firms must differentiate XML hype from reality.
ANALYSIS
  • A rational approach to XML comprises of three interrelated elements: vocabulary, agreement, and technology.
  • Firms must use dialogs to establish relevant vocabularies.
ACTION
  • Get involved in industry-specific XML development.
  • Drive internal XML adoption with external vocabularies.
  • Start with projects that don't involve multiple groups.
WHAT IT MEANS
  • New XML clearing-houses will host trading vocabularies.
  • XML will fuel new Internet devices.
 
Figures & Data
  • Figure 1.  Who Is Behind XML?
  • Figure 2.  How Does XML Work?
  • Figure 3.  XML Hype, XML Realities
  • Figure 4.  A Rational Approach To XML
  • Figure 5.  When To Use XML
  • Figure 6.  Investment Levels In Rational XML Projects
  • Figure 7.  A Rational XML Implementation Plan
  • Figure 8.  First-generation Products For XML Help
  • Figure 9.  XML Source Book
   
RELATED MATERIAL 
  • Thought Leaders Interviewed For This Report
  • Companies Interviewed For This Report
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GRAPEVINE
  • In wine, there is truth -- and XML.
  • RosettaNet's process workshops help with XML agreements.
  • Sun silent -- but not absent -- on XML.
  • XML tall tales.
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