eXtensible Markup Language (XML) for Competitive Advantage

Authors

William P. Wagner, Villanova University
Ralph Hilken, Villanova University
Q B. Chung, Villanova University

Document Type

Article

Abstract

eXtensible Markup Language (XML) has received much attention in the popular press lately as a new technology designed to facilitate information sharing among business entities. One of the biggest problems that companies are experiencing today with XML is that many executives do not understand what XML is and why it is important, nor do they understand what its potential impact on their information strategy might be. In this paper, we present an overview of XML and a framework for generating IS strategic alternatives, which was introduced in its original form in the 1980s. This framework is adapted to suit the properties of XML and its usage is illustrated with XML cases. Finally, considerations for developing XML applications that are identified by the framework are presented.

Recommended Citation

Wagner, William P.; Hilken, Ralph; and Chung, Q B. (2004) "eXtensible Markup Language (XML) for Competitive Advantage," Journal of International Technology and Information Management: Vol. 13: Iss. 3, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6679.1197
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol13/iss3/6