Inovis Certified ebXML Interoperable.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2004 BizManager Suite Supports Data Exchange Requirements for Automotive, Defense and Healthcare Industries and Interoperability with ebXML Software Solutions Inovis, a leading provider of business commerce automation solutions, today announced that its BizManager synchronization suite has received an Electronic Business XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. (ebXML) interoperability certification from eBusinessReady(TM), an industry-neutral software testing Software testing is the process used to measure the quality of developed computer software. Usually, quality is constrained to such topics as correctness, completeness, security, but can also include more technical requirements as described under the ISO standard ISO 9126, such program under joint partnership of the standards development organization, the Uniform Code Council, Inc.(R) (UCC An abbreviation for the Uniform Commercial Code. (R)) and interoperability-testing organization Drummond Group Inc. (DGI DGI Direction Générale des Impôts (French: Department of Revenue) DGI Dirección General Impositiva (Argentina) DGI Danske Gymnastik- & Idrætsforeninger (Denmark) DGI Drummond Group Inc. ). Additionally, Inovis recently completed Drummond Group's specific interoperability testing for the ebXML messaging (ebMS) profile used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation )Public Health Information Network Messaging System Software that provides an electronic mail delivery system. It is made up of the following functional components, which may be packaged together or independently. Mail User Agent (PHIN PHIN Public Health Information Network (CDC) PHIN Philologie Im Netz (German journal) PHIN Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry News (database) PHIN Pro-Hope International MS). As an early adopter of the ebXML technology standard for Web-based business commerce with trading partners, Inovis addresses the specific trading partner management requirements of the automotive, defense and healthcare industries, which are increasingly implementing ebXML as their electronic business commerce standard of choice. Developed through the standards-setting initiatives of the Organization for Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) in conjunction with the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation See also Trade Facilitation and Development. Trade facilitation looks at how procedures and controls governing the movement of goods across national borders can be improved to reduce associated cost burdens and maximise efficiency while safeguarding legitimate and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT UN/CEFACT United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business ), ebXML is gaining widespread adoption in Europe and Asia and traction within vertical markets in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For its ability to better support business processes and enhance security in the Web-based exchange of information with trading partners, ebXML has already earned praise from leaders within the automotive, defense and healthcare verticals including General Motors, the Department of Defense and the CDC. "ebXML and ebMS continue to be an important business tool across industry as trading partners rely on Web solutions to communicate product and transaction information," said Dan Wilkinson Daniel Wilkinson (born March 13, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Wilkinson played collegiately at Ohio State University. , vice president, UCC. "An eBusinessReady-certified product enables software users to save implementation costs and truly utilize open communication across their supply chain." Launched by UCC and DGI, the eBusinessReady program works with software vendors and buyers to assess and certify software products for their ability to enable interoperability across the global supply chain. The PHIN MS test was part of the regularly conducted interoperability tests DGI conducts independently with software vendors to drive e-business standards across specific vertical industries. Through these testing and certification programs, Inovis' BizManager product is now certified interoperable with other ebXML eBusiness solutions as well as the specific criteria of PHIN, eliminating costly communication obstacles and facilitating efficient, secure trading-partner relationships. Already certified by industry-specific standards bodies like UCC and RosettaNet, Inovis' market-leading BizManager product is a suite of synchronization and connectivity solutions for facilitating Internet-based business commerce automation and simplified, real-time communication between trading partners and trading communities. Providing a messaging, connectivity and integration gateway for managing the flow and secure transport of electronic data over the Internet, BizManager meets industry-driven standards and protocols including ebXML, AS1, AS2 and others. BizManager is part of Inovis' complete line of business commerce automation solutions, which also includes electronic data interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. (EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. ) software and services and value-added network (VAN) and managed service offerings. "These latest interoperability certifications underscore our commitment to providing comprehensive and flexible business commerce automation solutions to simplify communication between trading partners," said Michael Croxton, senior vice president of marketing, Inovis. "Supporting a wide range of standards and technologies empowers our customers to meet the needs of any trading partner while reducing costs and improving partner relationships." About eBusinessReady eBusinessReady(TM) is an industry-neutral software testing program, under joint partnership of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC) and Drummond Group Inc. (DGI), to enable vertical and horizontal compliance and interoperability across the global supply chain. For software buyers, eBusinessReady provides a valued resource for product selection and cost savings by taking the guesswork out of implementing compliant and interoperable supply chain solutions. For software vendors, eBusinessReady certifies solutions and enables companies to deliver certified compliant and interoperable products to their customers. The eBusinessReady program addresses the needs of enterprises and supply chains by providing a neutral third party test of software solutions for interoperability and compliance. Visit www.ebusinessready.org for more information, or email: information@ebusinessready.org. About Inovis Inovis is a leader in providing business commerce automation solutions that facilitate the effective management of retail, supply and manufacturing partnerships. With more than 20 years of experience and almost 20,000 customers, Inovis provides a complete line of B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business software and managed services. These solutions enable companies to optimize profitability through timely and efficient communications with their trading partner communities. For more information visit www.inovis.com. Inovis is a trademark of Inovis, Inc. |
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