A modeling framework of business transactions for enterprise integration

Abstract

A modeling framework and an integration platform for unifying B2Bi (Business to Business integration) and EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) systems are required to effectively manage collaborative B2B business processes. In this research, we suggest a modeling framework for enterprise integration. The suggested framework includes various activity controllers derived from several business process modeling standards. An extension mechanism is included in the suggested framework for incorporating future changes in those standards or system's operational requirements. The modeling framework has been implemented as a real business integration platform and runs successfully in production systems to execute enterprise B2B collaborations. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.