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This Network Update was distributed via the Exchange Network email alerts list on September 6, 2006. |
In this edition of the Network Update, you'll find information on newly available technical assistance for developers of Exchange Network flows and an announcement on an update to the Exchange Network Design Guidance and Best Practices Document. NOB Offering Technical Assistance to Flow Developers The Network Operations Board (NOB) manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Exchange Network. One of NOB’s major roles is to identify and resolve any issues encountered by Network participants, and provide up-to-date guidance on all aspects of participating in the Exchange Network. The NOB is currently involved in a pilot program to provide free technical assistance for developers involved in the preparation of Exchange Network schemas and other related exchange documentation. Under this pilot, the NOB will provide developers with a short contracted technical review of their draft schema structures. This pro-active support will leverage past implementation experience and current Exchange Network guidance. It is intended to help developers identify and resolve design issues as early as possible, including conformance to current data standards and schema development design rules and conventions. The NOB recommends that anyone developing a new Exchange Network schema, or preparing a major upgrade to an existing schema, either consider using this technical assistance or contacting the NOB to determine what assistance may be needed. To request development assistance or further information, please contact one of the Network Operations Board co-chairs. Andy Battin Mitch West The co-chairs will consider each request individually and determine the quantity of technical assistance required. Revision Made to Exchange Design Guidance and Best Practices Document The Network Operations Board has released a revision to the Exchange Network Design Guidance and Best Practices Document. The revision adds guidelines for developers on naming flows and data services. For more details, consult the latest version of the document located at http://www.exchangenetwork.net/dev_schema/designguide.htm. The revised content appears on pages 13 and 23.
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