ebMS Testing & Certification
Certify your ebMS 2.0 or 3.0 implementation for secure, standards-based messaging in government and enterprise systems.
Proven Standards for High-Stakes Messaging
ebMS is a robust messaging standard built on XML and SOAP, widely used in large enterprise and government environments. Certification ensures your implementation conforms to either version 2.0 or 3.0 of the specification, supporting secure, reliable, multi-hop messaging with verified interoperability.
ebMS 2.0 Interoperability Certification
Full-matrix interoperability group testing for the OASIS ebMS Messaging Service (MS) 2.0 specification. Multiple ebMS software vendors sign up to participate in a round of Drummond interoperability testing. All participating ebMS 2.0 applications test against each other to demonstrate interoperability and earn certification as a group. Offered once per year, January through February.
ebMS 2.0 Interoperability Pre-Certification
Pre-certification testing is required prior to participating in an ebMS Interoperability Certification test event.
ebMS 2.0 Interoperability Certification round of testing, and tests conformance to the ebXML Messaging Service 2.0 specification. This ebMS 2.0 Interoperability pre-certification testing is offered upon request.
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Why Drummond?
Drummond was founded on and with B2B interoperability testing and certification. It’s where we began, and we’ve spent over 25 years building and refining our approach to help companies demonstrate conformance, ensure interoperability, and earn industry recognition.
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We focus on quality from every angle. In many cases, our staff are the people who created the frameworks that everyone else tests against. We bring an exclusive and proven methodology to each engagement and look for ways to improve and be more efficient at every step of the project.
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Ask any of our clients—they’ll tell you the Drummond difference is its people. The people of Drummond listen carefully and tailor solutions to your unique business and situation. Experience our team of highly skilled experts, proven methodologies, and unique approach as we help you test critical applications for standards conformance and interoperability and gain certifications for your long-term success. Increase trust, gain expertise, and experience our attention to detail as we partner with you for your long-term success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ebXML?
Electronic Business using eXtensible Markup Language (ebXML) is a standards framework created by UN/CEFACT and OASIS. ebXML’s mission is “To provide an open XML-based infrastructure enabling the global use of electronic business information in an interoperable, secure and consistent manner by all parties.”
ebXML has five main areas of focus:
- Business processes – Business Process Schema Specification
- Register business processes – Registry & Repository
- Define trading relationships – Collaborative Partner Profiles & Agreements
- Common terms for business data – Core Components
- Reliably exchange business messages – Message Services
The ebXML framework is a loosely coupled group of standards that was built concurrently. The result is that each major standard may be implemented independent of the others.
What is ebXML Message Services?
ebXML Message Services is the messaging standard defined within the ebXML framework and is sometimes abbreviated as ebMS. ebMS has seen the most interest and adoption of the five key ebXML standard efforts. ebMS provides for secure and reliable messaging over the Internet. Organizations that exchange business data using ebMS can take advantage of its ability to provide:
Privacy
Encryption of data via SSL or optional data encryption standards
Authentication
User authentication via SSL or Digital Signature
Reliable Messaging
Once-and-only-once message delivery and integrity of message content validated through SSL or Digital Signature
Robust Messaging
Support for extremely large messages, multiple payloads in a single message & asynchronous messaging
Flexibility
Messages of any data type, including binary graphics, EDI or XML
How often does Drummond conduct tests for messaging standards such as ebXML or ebMS?
Drummond conducts periodic tests of products for various standards. The frequency varies by standard and its stage of adoption in the industry. See the Drummond Test Calendar for more information.
What third-party vendor solutions have been tested and certified as being interoperable?
ebMS is just one of the standards that Drummond tests. Products that pass Drummond’s vendor-neutral tests are certified interoperable or compliant and published in the list of Drummond Certified products. Since 1999, Drummond has facilitated multiple ebMS test events with numerous software vendors’ products. To see a list of certified ebMS products, or to read test details, visit Drummond’s Certified ebMS Product list. When suppliers choose from the list, they start with products that:
- Have met the benchmark requirements for interoperability and compliance
- Will work together with a minimum of installation effort and expense
- Represent a range of features and price points to meet different supplier needs
What are the key benefits to using ebMS for data interchange?
Benefits will differ depending upon exact situations, but general benefits include:
- Secure messaging, including encryption for Privacy of data
- Reliable messaging including guaranteed one-time delivery of messages
- Ability to automate messaging, reducing keying errors
What version of ebMS will be used in Drummond’s interoperability test rounds?
Currently, ebMS version 2.0 of the ebXML Message Service standard is being utilized by multiple industries, such as automotive and public health.
Where can I find more information about ebMS?
OASIS and the UN sponsor an industry portal specific to ebMS at: https://www.ebxml.org/
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