Corporate communication has evolved into a network of internal and external networks. Application-oriented files and databases have evolved into virtual corporate databases. Data warehouses, knowledge management, and data mining are important tools for analysis and planning. Electronic value chain integration between businesses is already widespread and very profitable when it is successfully implemented. It results in significantly reduced costs, significantly lower cycle times, and a closer touch with customers.
Current experience represents just the beginning.
There are many more opportunities for electronic value chain integration to help businesses and consumers. Standard Systems Corporation is concerned with developing and improving the key technology standards which will foster the delivery of business system components that enable organizations achieve electronic value chain integration and its concomitant benefits. We are members of the Object Management Group, the Open Group's Application Integration Program, Miti's Common Business Object Promotion, the Knowledge Management Consortium International, and other standards organizations operating in this space.