It is also intended that the schema be extensible in order to address that functionality not included, custom application requirements, or features not yet envisioned. The Business Transactions Technical Committee will develop technology for business transactions on the Internet. Long lasting business transactions spanning multiple enterprises pose a unique challenge to B2B systems. The interdependent workflows among multiple trading partners, which drive business transactions, need to be coordinated to ensure that the outcome of the transaction is reliable. The committee provides a forum where interested parties can discuss issues that are pertinent to the interoperability and conformance of structured information standards.
Customer data forms the foundation to build effective customer relationships.
To be effective, customer data must meet the highest possible standards of both quality and integrity. This Technical Committee is working on DSML 2.0 which will add support for querying and modifying directories. Dozens of organizations are using DocBook for millions of pages of documentation, in various print and online formats, worldwide. A CPP defines one business partner's technical capabilities to engage in electronic business collaborations with other partners by exchanging electronic messages. The committee will develop enhancements to the existing version 1 specifications that will result in at least one substantive new version.