Due to its international, cross-industry approach openXchange goes beyond existing standardisation initiatives which only represent regional or industry specific requirements. A global computing space requires transaction formats that can be used by anybody all over the world. In order to achieve this openXchange will thoroughly analyse the user needs of global playing organisations. A global computing space can only be achieved if information logistics can be operated efficiently.
Efficiency means to eliminate process and system interfaces between different organisations.
Business documents can only be exchanged without causing double work if both involved parties have the same understanding of what will be exchanged. The definition of what is necessary data for business objects, e.g. purchase orders or invoices, will be the backbone of the openXchange XML document type definition. These definitions will help organisations to speak the same language. In addition to that, openXchange does not only focus on business objects, but also helps seamlessly automate business processes by standardising status request on certain activities. Due to the translation service provided by the openXchange Transaction Engine internal systems will be able to understand material availability requests and to respond precisely the information that was requested.