Friday (April 30), OASIS released a draft of the Universal Business Language 1.0. Users can test the spec which defines a description language for XML-based purchase orders, invoices and shipping notices. Get the full story here.
Update (May 6): The CBDiForum has an interesting commentary on the UBL specification release, and the fact that Microsoft, IBM and BEA are noticeably absent from participation. And I quote: 'The question therefore is how many versions of common business documents such as Purchase Order and Invoice, do we really need?' Free registration is required to access this article.
Update (June 16): A compressed archive containing the entire Committee Draft release is available for local installation here.
Bob Baker