Frequently Asked Questions: Retail AS2 DGI

Background

  1. What is Drummond Group, Inc. (DGI)?

General

  1. What is AS2?
  2. I was referred to your site to purchase AS2 interoperable software. What software do you sell?
  3. Tell me more about Wal-Mart's endorsement of AS2.
  4. Our company is in a supply chain that has asked us to make a move to AS2. How can DGI help?
  5. What is interoperability testing and why is it important?
  6. What is tested in the interoperability tests?
  7. Where can I find the lists of certified interoperable software?
  8. How much is AS2 software and how can I purchase it?
  9. How often does DGI conduct tests for messaging standards such as AS2?
  10. When does the list of certified products expire?

Technical

  1. What do you mean by "software product-with-version"?
  2. How can I learn more about the Return on Investment (ROI) and benefits of using AS2?
  3. How do I implement an AS2 product and what are the common technical issues involved?
  4. Which messaging standard is right for my supply chain: Do I use AS2 or ebXML?
  5. How do I know a company's product has been certified interoperable through the DGI testing?
  6. My company is using an AS2 product, but it is not listed on your website. How can the AS2 product we're using be included in interoperability testing?
  7. My AS2 software vendor is not listed on the www.drummondgroup.com website, but says they are involved in the first stage of AS2 testing. How can I check its status?
  8. What is AS2 In-the-Queue?
  9. What is the AS2 OEM product listing?
  10. Will my supply chain be able to communicate using the various products or standards currently in the marketplace?
  11. What are the business benefits of implementing interoperable products based on today's messaging standards such as AS2, AS1 and ebXML?

Background

1) What is Drummond Group, Inc. (DGI)?


Drummond Group Inc. (DGI) is a strategic, vendor-neutral consultancy that works with software vendors, vertical industry and the standards community to drive adoption for standards by facilitating vertical industry pilots, interoperability conformance testing and building competitive supply chain strategies. Founded in 1999, DGI represents best-of-breed in the industry on linking horizontal infrastructure technologies, standards and interoperability issues with the needs of vertical industry such as retail, grocery, health care, transportation, government and automotive.

DGI's expertise in interoperability testing services and ebusiness standards is reflected in a series of research reports designed to provide education and valuable insight into current technology issues and guidance to enterprises seeking the best solutions for their supply chains.

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