David Russell

A quick dip into your favorite English dictionary will tell you that the word collaborate derives from the Latin cum laborare, which simply translates to "labor together." While this is a fine sentiment, in a business context one must consider more than the simple etymology of the words. Had I occasion to pen the dictionary definition of electronic business collaboration I might simply state: "Electronic Business Collaboration: a business model driving a broad spectrum of efficiency gains predicated on the support of open, distributed technology infrastructure." Many of the articles in this journal will discuss the "hows" of Web services technology, the leading offering in open, distributed Internet technology. This article will consider the possibilities afforded by this technological evolution. The pervasive spirit behind initial Internet-based electronic commerce... (more)

Electronic Business XML (ebXML): Making Web Services Work for Business

Current excitement surrounding the Web Services computing model is predicated on the understanding that this model will deliver a mechanism solving key problems faced in the computing and business worlds today. These include: Open interoperability: The requirement that heterogeneous systems communicate without predefined tight infrastructure coupling. Dynamic computing: The requirement that once a technology is deployed new opportunities that arise can be seamlessly engaged without reengineering. As Web Services can be produced and consumed by any programming language on any plat... (more)