Why businesses use XML?

• XML is the new standard for information interchange between businesses thanks to the inherent flexibility of XML.
• XML schemas and templates enable the re-use of content across multiple applications, processes and channels (including web sites, desktop applications and published material) in contrast with Web forms that are only used in a single process.
• XML delivers superior information capture and management capabilities which are essential for managing the large volumes of information in today's business environment.
• XML forms make it possible to combine rich text (graphics, rich text, tables) with strict data types (numbers, dates, plain text) to leverage the best features of forms, documents and spreadsheets.

See also

• XML.org
• O'Reilly XML.com
• XML conference proceedings and slides