XMLAX
A Centering Concept For Cooperation
&
LAX
January 10, 2001
Technology waves come one after another, changing the landscape and the fortunes of individuals, companies, towns and entire countries.
The next coming wave is XML, which will drive the economics of knowledge systems for the next ten years.
The emerging use of XML as a sea change technology will require many individuals and companies with expertise and vision.
The greatest obstacle to the implementation of XML is the lack of XML-literate workers.
At recent meetings of the cTBA and the United Coulee Region we heard that the next growth opportunities will be in Software Development and that those on the leading if not bleeding edge will benefit the most.
XMLAX is a cooperative effort to self educate the La Crosse / Winona area on the benefits and the implementation of XML.
Steve Balmer, President of Microsoft Corporation, on being asked what solution providers should do NOW…
"I’d study XML. They should come up to speed on the strategy and understand that XML is the direction."
Agenda
INTRODUCTION
4:00 XMLAX - Why and why now
John Sarnowski, President, La Crosse Area Communications Consortium
SESSION A
4:20 to 4:50 Introduction to XML- John Sarnowski
Front of the meeting room
For the beginner and those interested. What is it and why should I be bothered now.
SESSION B
4:20 to 4:50 Defining Areas of Concern. David Beal
Rear of the meeting room
For those of us with some conceptual knowledge of XML or HTML. We will gather in teams to define existing areas of concern.
Left side DATA Exchange
Right side- Publishing
BREAK
4:50 to 5:00 Break and reassemble (Talk amongst yourselves)
5:00 to 5:30 Recap the opportunites discovered. More education. Future plans for implementation.
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XMLAX Worksheet 01/10/01
Defining Areas of Concern - DATA EXCHANGE
THIS AREA ___________________(e.g. medical, education, manufacturing, government)
Software being used now?
Side one
Side Two
People involved now?
Time to accomplish the task now?
Does it need a new specific DocumentTypeDefinition?
Is there an existing EDI specification that can be used as a template?
XMLAX Worksheet 01/10/01
Defining Areas of Concern - PUBLISHING and PRESENTATION
THIS AREA ___________________(e.g. intranet, PDF, manuals, government notices)
What format houses is the data now?
People involved now?
Time to accomplish the task now?
Do we need to mulitple Style sheets designed?
Is there a way to rehouse the existing material so that it can be updated by the Author?