The way to format corporate data -- Already expected to reshape business-to-business communications, XML -- or Extensible Markup Language -- also holds the potential to become the de facto standard for corporate data integration, an important area where others have failed. Source: CNET -- Widespread support -- XML is being integrated into software products from nearly every major company, including Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM. -- Not covered in other books -- Most books fall into two categories -- beginner books, or high-end, repurposed SGML books. This will be the first book to explain how to use XML effectively.
