1. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary1 Applied Technologies Group Chair Mark Crawford Vice Chairs Gait Boxman Jostein Frømyr http://www.uncefactforum.org/ATG/ATG_Home.htm

2. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary2 ATG Goal – Consistent Syntax Transformation XML SchemaUML Class Diagram Data Base Relations CCTS Based Model in specific context Consistency in multi-syntax design and use  XML NDR for Schema Development  EDI Transformation Rules  UML2XML through CC Profiles  UML2EDIFACT transformation rules

3. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary3 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

4. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary4 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 UNeDocs

5. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary5 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 TC154 UNECE Recommendation 1 (UN Layout Key) technical aspects ISO 9735 - UN/EDIFACT Syntax

6. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary6 ATG1 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/ATG1.htm

7. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary7 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Requests (DMRs) 12 Approved 81 Approved with changes Mostly added code values 2 Postponed at request of TBG1 1 Withdrawn

8. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary8 ATG1 Projects UML2EDIFACT Project Defines methodology for transforming UN/CEFACT Modelling Methodology (UMM) conformant UML models into the EDIFACT syntax Project LeadGait Boxman EditorOpen Approval statusApproved by FMG Current ODP step6 Anticipate CompletionDependent on requirements of TBG

9. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary9 ATG2 – 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/ATG1.htm

10. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary10 Ongoing Work Item – Schema Generation Updated Schema for 06B 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 06B Business Process Schema 21 Release Candidate schema for eTendering 1 Release Candidate schema for Cross Industry Invoice Supporting Schema 1 Qualified Data Type (restricts value domain) 15 New Code List Schema (supporting QDTs)

11. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary11 XML Naming and Design Rules, V3 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

12. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary12 XML Naming and Design Rules, V3 Project LeadMark Crawford EditorGarret Minakawa Approval statusApproved by FMG Current ODP step3 (1st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion End of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3.0

13. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary13 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. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary14 Data Type Library Project LeadJostein Frømyr EditorGunther Stuhec Approval statusApproved by FMG Current ODP step3 (1st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion Initial Catalogue - end of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3.0

15. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary15 Standard Business Document Header, v2 Specification Purpose: Improve A2A 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 XML Format EDIFACT Format Other Format SBDH Can be used as either 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

16. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary16 Standard Business Document Header, v2 Project Lead EditorMargaret Pemberton Approval statusApproved by FMG Current ODP step2 (Prepare Requirements Document and review contributions received) Anticipate Completion 2008

17. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary17 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 compliant to the UN/CEFACT Core Components Technical Specification Compliant to the UN/CEFACT XML Naming and Design Rules specification

18. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary18 XML Representation of Core Components Project LeadGarret Minakawa EditorMark Crawford Approval statusApproved by FMG Current ODP step3 (1st Working Draft) Anticipate Completion End of 2007 – Dependent on delivery of CCTS 3.0

19. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary19 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

20. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary20 ATG Driving Convergence under UN/CEFACT Had very successful F2F 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, GS1, RosettaNet, OAGi, CIDX, ANSI ASC X12 US Navy, NIST, US Treasury, US DoD Significant progress in achieving common understanding and alignment on XML technical issues such as: Serialization rules Customization Code Lists

21. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary21 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

22. 14 May 200713th UN/CEFACT Plenary22 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