CrossWorlds is offering an XML Connector, a pre-defined and extensible cross-application interface designed specifically for handling XML-based messages. The Connector allows for the integration of XML data to multiple legacy and packaged front office, back office, and supply chain applications including Baan, Clarify, Manugistics, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Siebel, Trilogy, and Vantive via CrossWorlds hub-and-spoke architecture.
RosettaNet PIPs consist of system-to-system XML-based dialogs that define how business processes are conducted between IT manufacturers, software publishers, distributors, resellers, and end-users. Using its XML Connector, CrossWorlds will map to specific RosettaNet document type definitions within the PIPs.
CrossWorlds e-business Collaborations combined with the RosettaNet PIPs will enable IT supply chain partners to align their e-business processes so they can further leverage their investments in enterprise applications, including e-business sales and procurement applications over the Internet. Examples of the CrossWorlds e-business Collaborations include Customer Synchronization, Item Synchronization, Vendor Manager, and Purchase Order Processing.
“By adding XML support, we offer a new world of opportunities for enterprises to connect with their business partners over the Internet, leveraging the latest standards,” said Prashant Gupta, CTO, CrossWorlds Software. “CrossWorlds is pleased to be working with RosettaNet to provide a more rapid, standard solution for e-business integration. The high-tech industry was one of the first to understand the potential of collaborative business-to-business e-commerce, and CrossWorlds supports RosettaNet’s efforts to expand PIPs as a way to facilitate true business process-level integration and enable real-time trading networks.”
RosettaNet was formed to develop and deploy global open and common business interfaces, enabling small and large buyers and sellers of computer technology to do electronic business more efficiently. More than 60 companies representing $600 billion in annual revenues currently provide the mandate for RosettaNet’s standards development strategy.