Integration by Virtual Web Service between XML/EDI and Web Application

Abstract

XML/EDI has a deep influence on B2B development, benefits all XML/EDI participants despite they are big or small companies; but there are some problems in application of XML/EDI. This paper discusses these problems and put forward a solution by constructing a Virtual Web Service to solve the problems of integration application between XML/EDI and web applications. Virtual Web Service gives a unified interface that supports EDI service of different enterprises, helps transfer information among services, make XML/EDI services more stable and reliable, and less affected by real services provider. This solution can be implemented to not only EDI systems between enterprises, but also other Web applications.