- 6 - XML Explained Michael Broberg/Lalith Reddy, Jun 2000 © 2001 Sixhills Consulting Ltd & Author Conclusions Though XML was only intended to be an evolution of EDI to a Web-based environment, its flexibility and other advantages listed above is helping many companies use it as an alternative to traditional EDI. Because of their well-structured nature, XML applications are easier to understand, and therefore easier to implement, than existing EDI protocols. Coupled with the cost-effectiveness and general availability of XML tools, and their general ease of use, the adoption of XML/EDI techniques should significantly reduce the cost of starting to use Web based data exchange and transactions within business enterprises. Michael Broberg/Lalith Reddy, Jun 2000
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