Annotation This resource for technical end users and developers describes an approach to data conversion using Java and C++ that is open, nonproprietary, standards-based, and portable. IT consultant Rawlins offers a tool kit of techniques and utilities for performing common enterprise application integration (EAI), business-to-business (B2B) or electronic data interchange (EDI) data conversion operations using XML. The techniques are illustrated through the building of converters for legacy formats. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

This title provides a forum where expert insights are presented on the subject of linking three current phenomena: software evolution, UML and XML.

Maintaining compatibility among all affected network and application interfaces of modern enterprise systems can quickly become costly and overwhelming. This handbook presents the knowledge and practical experience of a global group of experts from varying disciplines to help you plan and implement enterprise integration projects that respond to bu

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Learn how to: Select the best ERP software for your organization Choose the most effective wrap around software to enhance the performance of an existing ERP system Align software selection with business goals and objectives Budget for the software and the hidden costs involved in its implementation At times a daring, ma

The second International Symposium on Electronic Commerce was held in Hong Kong, April 2001, in conjunction with the fourth International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce. This symposium belongs to the- commerce conference series started in 1998 in Toronto, Canada. Since then, every year, there has been an international workshop on the technological challenges of electronic commerce, and every other year, in conjunction with the workshop, an international symposium on electronic commerce is held. The following workshops have been held so far. • The first International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce was held in September 1998, in Toronto, Canada. • The second International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce was held in May 1999, in Beijing, China. • The third International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce was held in June 2000, in Waterloo, Canada • The fourth International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce was held in April 2001, in Hong Kong. The first International Symposium on Electronic Commerce was held in Beijing, China, May 1999, in conjunction with the second International Workshop on the Technological Challenges of Electronic Commerce.

For more than 20 years, Network World has been the premier provider of information, intelligence and insight for network and IT executives responsible for the digital nervous systems of large organizations. Readers are responsible for designing, implementing and managing the voice, data and video systems their companies use to support everything from business critical applications to employee collaboration and electronic commerce.

This module of the handbook concentrates on the integration and migration strategies and technologies. Topics include strategic issues in integration versus migration, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), B2B integration, EAI/eAI platforms, data warehousing for integration, migration strategies and replacements with ERPs.

IT management and staff are called upon to perform the almost-impossible tasks of evaluating, purchasing, integrating, and maintaining complex IT systems, and directing these systems to meet the ever-changing goals of an organization. Add to that the spending restraints of a down economy, and IT managers find themselves in need of a thoughtful, rea