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Applied Technologies Group • Chair • Mark Crawford • Vice Chairs • Gait Boxman

Applied Technologies Group • Chair • Mark Crawford • Vice Chairs • Gait Boxman • Jostein Frømyr http: //www. uncefactforum. org/ATG_Home. htm 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 1

ATG Goal – Consistent Syntax Transformation CCTS Based Model in specific context XML Schema

ATG Goal – Consistent Syntax Transformation CCTS Based Model in specific context XML Schema 14 May 2007 Consistency in multi-syntax design and use XML NDR for Schema Development EDI Transformation Rules UML 2 XML through CC Profiles UML 2 EDIFACT transformation rules UML Class Diagram 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary Data Base Relations 2

ATG Mandate • Create and maintain the trade, business and administration document structures based

ATG Mandate • Create and maintain the trade, business and administration document structures based on a specific technology or standard • Design, assembly and production of syntax specific solutions based on identified business and/or technical requirements from the empowered groups of UN/CEFACT 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 3

ATG Deliverables • Technical assessment and maintenance of syntax specific solutions through the application

ATG Deliverables • Technical assessment and maintenance of syntax specific solutions through the application of Data Maintenance Requests • A series of coherent, consistent and normalised syntax solutions that are aligned with domain reference models for publication in a designated UN/CEFACT information Registry: • UN/EDIFACT messages and their support directories • XML Schemas • UNe. Docs 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 4

ATG Deliverables • Procedures and Mechanisms for the maintenance and quality of the syntax

ATG Deliverables • Procedures and Mechanisms for the maintenance and quality of the syntax solutions • Appropriate technical specifications detailing the design and production rules, guidelines and checklists • Maintenance of Recommendations/Technical Specifications in coordination with TC 154 • UNECE Recommendation 1 (UN Layout Key) technical aspects • ISO 9735 - UN/EDIFACT Syntax 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 5

ATG 1 EDIFACT Syntax • Purpose • Development and Maintenance of EDIFACT syntax solutions

ATG 1 EDIFACT Syntax • Purpose • Development and Maintenance of EDIFACT syntax solutions to support UN/CEFACT work program • Officers • Chair: Gait Boxman • http: //www. uncefactforum. org/ATG 1. htm 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 6

Ongoing Work Item EDIFACT Data Maintenance Request (DMR) processing • New Delhi Forum –

Ongoing Work Item EDIFACT Data Maintenance Request (DMR) processing • New Delhi Forum – EDIFACT Data Maintenance Request (DMR) processing – 83 Data Maintenance Requests (DMRs) • 59 Approved • 22 Approved with Changes • Mostly added code values • 2 Postponed • Dublin Forum – EDIFACT Data Maintenance Request (DMR) processing – 96 Data Maintenance Requests (DMRs) • 12 Approved • 81 Approved with changes • Mostly added code values • 2 Postponed at request of TBG 1 • 1 Withdrawn 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 7

ATG 1 Projects • UML 2 EDIFACT Project • Defines methodology for transforming UN/CEFACT

ATG 1 Projects • UML 2 EDIFACT Project • Defines methodology for transforming UN/CEFACT Modelling Methodology (UMM) conformant UML models into the EDIFACT syntax Project Lead Gait Boxman Editor Open Approval status Approved by FMG Current ODP step 6 Anticipate Completion Dependent on requirements of TBG 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 8

ATG 2 – XML Syntax • Group Purpose • Development and maintenance of XML

ATG 2 – XML Syntax • Group Purpose • Development and maintenance of XML syntax solutions to support UN/CEFACT work program • Officers • Chair: Jostein Frømyr • http: //www. uncefactforum. org/ATG 1. htm 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 9

Ongoing Work Item – Schema Generation • Updated Schema for 06 B 1 Common

Ongoing Work Item – Schema Generation • Updated Schema for 06 B 1 Common Reusable (XML Representation of CCL) 1 Unqualified Data Type (Basic Data Types) 8 Updated Code List Schema (used by data types) • New Schema for 06 B • Business Process Schema 21 Release Candidate schema for e. Tendering 1 Release Candidate schema for Cross Industry Invoice • Supporting Schema 1 Qualified Data Type (restricts value domain) 15 New Code List Schema (supporting QDTs) 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 10

XML Naming and Design Rules, V 3 Specification Purpose • Consistent transformation of Core

XML Naming and Design Rules, V 3 Specification Purpose • Consistent transformation of Core Components • Optimized use of XML Project Purpose • Align with CCTS 3. 0 • Drive Convergence of SDO’s to UN/CEFACT methodology 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 11

XML Naming and Design Rules, V 3 Project Lead Mark Crawford Editor Garret Minakawa

XML Naming and Design Rules, V 3 Project Lead Mark Crawford Editor Garret Minakawa Approval status Approved by FMG Current ODP step 3 (1 st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion 14 May 2007 End of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3. 0 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 12

Data Type Library • • • Data Types define the value domain for Core

Data Type Library • • • Data Types define the value domain for Core Components Specification Purpose • Create and Maintain UN/CEFACT Data Types to support CCTS and syntax solutions • Provide input to CCTS Project • Develop guidance to facilitate use Project Purpose • Update existing catalogue • Develop responsive maintenance procedures 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 13

Data Type Library Project Lead Jostein Frømyr Editor Gunther Stuhec Approval status Approved by

Data Type Library Project Lead Jostein Frømyr Editor Gunther Stuhec Approval status Approved by FMG Current ODP step 3 (1 st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion 14 May 2007 Initial Catalogue - end of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3. 0 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 14

Standard Business Document Header, v 2 • Specification Purpose: • Improve A 2 A

Standard Business Document Header, v 2 • Specification Purpose: • Improve A 2 A handling of business transaction information • Project Purpose • Update to reflect CCTS 3. 0 and NDR for consistency • SBDH Scope • Provide information about the routing and processing of the Standard Business Document • SBDH Can be used as either • XML Format • EDIFACT Format • Other Format 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary • An integral part of a Standard Business Document (e. g. either XML instance document or EDI interchange), or • An object separate from the Standard Business Document itself 15

Standard Business Document Header, v 2 Project Lead Editor Margaret Pemberton Approval status Approved

Standard Business Document Header, v 2 Project Lead Editor Margaret Pemberton Approval status Approved by FMG Current ODP step 2 (Prepare Requirements Document and review contributions received) Anticipate Completion 14 May 2007 2008 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 16

XML Representation of Core Components • User Requirements • External standards organizations are interested

XML Representation of Core Components • User Requirements • External standards organizations are interested in submitting candidate core components to UN/CEFACT using XML • Tool vendors are interested in building support for CCTS, but are looking for XML syntax standards for CCTS constructs • Specification Purpose • Provide consistent pattern for XML serialization of core component artefacts • Approach • Develop requisite UN/CEFACT XML schema modules for defining submitting and storing Core Component Technical Specification (CCTS) constructs in XML 14 May 2007 • compliant to the UN/CEFACT Core Components Technical Specification • Compliant to the UN/CEFACT XML Naming and Design Rules specification 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 17

XML Representation of Core Components Project Lead Garret Minakawa Editor Mark Crawford Approval status

XML Representation of Core Components Project Lead Garret Minakawa Editor Mark Crawford Approval status Approved by FMG Current ODP step 3 (1 st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion 14 May 2007 End of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3. 0 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 18

Other Activities • XML Schema User Guide Template • Provide guidance for implementation and

Other Activities • XML Schema User Guide Template • Provide guidance for implementation and use • Schema Generation and Testing Guidelines • Promulgating Internal Processes to a wider audience • Tools 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 19

ATG Driving Convergence under UN/CEFACT • Had very successful F 2 F meetings •

ATG Driving Convergence under UN/CEFACT • Had very successful F 2 F meetings • September 2006 – Waldorf, Germany • January 2007 – Washington, DC • Representatives from 9 different SDOs/Industry Consortia + a number of US Government agencies • UBL, AIAG, STAR, ACORD, GS 1, Rosetta. Net, OAGi, CIDX, ANSI ASC X 12 • US Navy, NIST, US Treasury, US Do. D • Significant progress in achieving common understanding and alignment on XML technical issues such as: • Serialization rules • Customization • Code Lists 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 20

Issues & Resource Requirements • Internal tools to support deliverables • XML Schema Generation

Issues & Resource Requirements • Internal tools to support deliverables • XML Schema Generation Tool • XML Schema Validation Tool • XML Schema NDR Validation Tool • • Integration of Tools with UN/CEFACT Registry Collaboration Tool to facilitate work Better and more flexible list serve tool Need secretariat support for ATG administration responsibilities • Web Site/Collaboration tool set up and maintenance • Ongoing administrative requirements 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 21

Issues & Resource Requirements • Participation Issues • 20 Active Members • 88 Virtual

Issues & Resource Requirements • Participation Issues • 20 Active Members • 88 Virtual Members • Strong Engagement From • Europe and North America • Service Provider participation • Need Broader Engagement From • Member countries • Key sectors 14 May 2007 13 th UN/CEFACT Plenary 22

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