Messaging frameworks for B2B integration · 2007-01-16 · B2B (Business to Business) By definition...
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Messaging frameworks for B2B integration
Comparison of messaging frameworks
16.01.2007
AgendaAbout studyB2B and role of messaging frameworksChoice and overview of frameworksComparison objectivesResultsConclusionsSummary
About studyLiterature studyCustomer
TIEKE (Finnish Information Society Development Centre)Over 20 years experience of Finnish information society
GroupEsa MommoMarkus PihlajaPauli Vesterinen
B2B (Business to Business)By definition
B2B (business-to-business). Business that sellsproducts or provides services to otherbusinesses. (marketingterms.com)The transaction of goods or services between businesses
Need for efficient and reliable exchange of B2B messages between enterpriseselectronically
Messaging frameworks
Messaging framework responsibilities”fundamental plumbing required to execute business processes” -RNIFB2B messaging frameworks handle
Sending and receiving of exchanged messagesAcknowledgements and error reporting functionsHeader contentsSecurity features(integrity, non-repudiation, confidentiality)Information exchanged in the envelopeUsed / supported standards
Choice of Compared FrameworksThere are lots of different frameworksavailableOnly http(s) protocol includedChoice was based on TIEKE needs
RNIF (RosettaNet Implementation Framework)ebMS (ebXML Messaging Service)AS2 (Applicability Statement 2)
RNIFRosettaNet Implementation FrameworkPart of the RosettaNet suite
Designed for transporting RosettaNET PIP messagesFocus on supporting the PIP execution
Utilitarian approachStrong backing in Finland by Nokia
ebMSebMS (electronic business XML Messaging Service)Global electronic marketplace
Secure delivery of business information
XML-based messagesPayload of any digital format
Back-end ebXMLModern industry businesses orgovernment organisations
Deutsche Bank, Shell, General Motors
AS2Applicability Statement 2Developed by members of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standard communityIdea to remove Value-Added Network(VAN) costsHeavily based on EDI mechanisms In the USA AS2 is generally used standard for e-commerce, specially among retailers
ObjectivesCompare frameworks using severaldifferent criterias
technical, functional, content, signalling
What should be considered when choosing one of these frameworks?
ResultsCharacter of Framework
RNIF PIP-centeredebMS is focused on XML standardsAS2 heavily based on EDI
Comparison of frameworksB2B messages exchange between business partners, with different methodsSecure, reliable
ResultsDifferent frameworks are more used in different business areasOperator-model
Message exchange through operator servicee.g. AS2 have some relevant data inside EDI-message (UNB-segment)
Software supportMany vendors, also open-sourceInteroperability of products
ConclusionsChoice of framework depends on:
What do business partners use?Does the area of business generally use a certain standardExisting B2B infrastructureExisting backend systemsServices provided by operator
Interoperability between frameworks achieved on application level
SummaryComparison of B2B messaging frameworks
RNIF, ebMS, AS2
Delivered services are basically similarDifferent methods
Choice of framework depends on manyaspects
Important to consider all of them beforechoosing a framework
Questions?