| Business-to-business (B2B) interactions require a more
sophisticated web services infrastructure. - Document exchange model: XML conveys legally binding
documents
- Must support reliable XML messaging
- Must support EDI legacy systems
- Must enable humans to step in for exception handling
- Automated discovery and automated trading partner formation
are optional
- Most B2B trade is with a small number of partners
- Most B2B partnership formation is based on human
judgement
- Most B2B partnerships are based on trust and past
performance
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