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This Network Update was distributed via the Exchange Network email alerts list on March 17, 2008. |
Node 2.0 Open Call Announcement On March 26 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, the Exchange Network's Network Technology Group (NTG) will host an open call to update the Network community on the status and schedule for Node 2.0 and to provide an opportunity to comment on the Draft 9 Node 2.0 Specification and WSDL, released on March 4, 2008. These conference calls will use web conferencing software; information on how to join the web conferences is listed at the end of this message. Background Information on Node 2.0 The functional specification for Exchange Network Nodes has been in operation since 2002. During that time, it has been remarkably stable and continues to effectively meet the needs of Network partners. However, some of the technologies used by Nodes have been upgraded or are being replaced, and technology vendors are decreasing implementation support for these technologies. For this reason, the governance of the Exchange Network is exploring a realignment of the Node specification with current technology standards. In late 2006, the NTG began evaluating current Node operations with the goal of identifying new opportunities for the continued operation of Exchange Network Nodes and data exchanges. The NTG is committed to providing open lines of communication with the Network partners during all stages of Node 2.0 development. In October of 2007, the NTG released the Draft 8 version of the Specification and WSDL to the EN Community for comment. Since that time, the NTG has evaluated the comments and made changes to the Specification and WSDL, forming the Draft 9 materials. The NTG is targeting a final release of the Node 2.0 materials on June 2, 2008. Questions Network partners are encouraged to join this call if they are interested in the status of the Node 2.0 development effort or would like to provide feedback on any of the proposed changes. If you have any questions about the structure or agenda for the open call, please contact the NTG Co-chairs. Connie Dwyer Glen Carr Conference Call Logistics March Open Call
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