5.3 Possible future directions

In order to establish the ebXML standard the problems mentioned in chapter 5.2 have to be solved. For new companies it is important, that the ebXML Registry/Repository has content. New companies want to use Business Process Editor tools to create a suitable Collaboration Protocol Profile (CPP). The specific industries have to provide the common Business Processes, Core Components to enable ebXML for its members. Industry wide organisations have to become aware of ebXML and start to provide the ebXML Registries with data.

Seamless automation for new companies has to be provided. The creation of a CPP has to be made as easy as possible. ebXML has to clearly define how to create a CPA from two separate CPP's.

The free software / open source community can create cost effective, reliable, secure, open, free and standard compliant ebXML software components.