Next Generation Application Integration: From Simple Information to Web Services

1.1 Legal Disclaimer

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1.2 Copyright

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1.3 Trademarks

RosettaNet, Partner Interface Process, PIP and the RosettaNet logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of "RosettaNet," a non-profit organization. All other product names and company logos mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. In the best effort, all terms mentioned in this document that are known to be trademarks or registered trademarks have been appropriately recognized in the first occurrence of the term.

1.4 Acknowledgments

This document has been prepared by Edifecs Commerce (http://www.edifecs.com, http://www.CommerceDesk.com) from requirements in conformance with the RosettaNet methodology.

1.5 Prerequisites

The audience should be familiar with the RosettaNet User's Guide, "Understanding a PIP Blueprint." This document can be downloaded from the RosettaNet EConcert Document Library at the following web address.

http://www.rosettanet.org/usersguides/

1.6 Related Documents

• RosettaNet IT Technical Dictionary

  http://www.rosettanet.org/techdictionaries/

• RosettaNet Business Dictionary

  http://www.rosettanet.org/businessdictionary/

1.7 Supply Chain Requirements

This PIP includes design and technology requirements utilized in the supply chains listed below.

1. Information Technology (IT)

1.8 Document Version History