RE: Collaboration of the customer standard

[Ram Kumar <rkumar@msi.com.au>]

Leonard

I am back from holidays. Do you and your
group have any response to my e-mail
to you on how CPExchange and OASIS CIQ
can collaborate?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Ram

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ram Kumar [mailto:rkumar@msi.com.au]
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 3:43 PM
> To: 'Stewart, Leonard'
> Cc: 'cpexchange-wg@yahoogroups.com'; CIQ TC (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: Collaboration of the customer standard
>
>
> Leonard
>
> Thank your for your e-mail. CIQ concentrates only
> on developing the XML language for representing
> customer data in greater detail. It does not concentrate
> (and has no intention at this stage) on other layers such as
> privacy, security,
> transportation, etc. The idea is to use these layers from
> other groups who
> are already developing it. This is where we see the use of
> CPExchange's
> expertise. The best option at this stage for convergence is
> to discuss the potential of CPExchange using/enhancing the
> detailed customer
> data definitions defined in CIQ which is a superset of the customer
> data definitions available in CPExchange. The existing layers such
> as privacy in CPExchange definitions shall remain the same. This
> helps CPExchange to continue concentrating on its other layers.
> The CIQ group in conjunction with the CPExchange can continue
> to concentrate on expanding the definitions for representing customer
> data that is truly global. THIS IS JUST MY INITIAL THOUGHT.
>
> Our discussions should also include potential integration with ebXML
> core components in the long run.
>
> I am on leave between 20 July to 20 August and we will discuss this
> in detail when I return.
>
> I am excited to see CPExchange's interest in a potential convergence
> with CIQ and I think this is the right way to go. CIQ and CPExchange
> together can sell an excellent story to the market.
>
> A latest version of the Address Language (xAL - V1.2)
> and Customer Information Language (xCIL - V1.3) has now been
> released. Please feel free to have a look at
http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/ciq
xAL can represent more than 100 countries' address data in greater detail
and
is on the right track of becoming a truly "Global" address language.

Regards

Ram

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stewart, Leonard [mailto:LStewart@printing.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:03 AM
> To: 'rkumar@msi.com.au'
> Cc: 'cpexchange-wg@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: Collaboration of the customer standard
>
>
> I apologize for the slowness of response to your inquiry.
> The group has
> been doing some internal assessments and I wanted to give
> that process the
> opportunity to work its way through.  While we a continuing
> to formulate our
> go to market strategy, and next steps, we would be very
> interested to hear
> what your group has in mind in the way of convergence.  We
> think we have a
> potentially strong offering here, and would certainly entertain any
> opportunity to strengthen it further and get it to market.  I
> am certain you
> guys feel the same way.  Please fell free to call or write in
> reply, so we
> can evaluate the opportunity, and hopefully find a mutually beneficial
> position
>
>
> Leonard
>
> Leonard B. Stewart
> Director - E-Business Initiatives
> IDEAlliance
>
> formerly Graphic Communications Association
> 100 Daingerfield Road
> Alexandria, VA  22314-2888
> (703) 837-1080 office
>
> (703) 548-2867 fax
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>
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