Formats and message types

xCBL (XML Common Business Library) is a set of XML-based standards developed for electronic business document exchange

cXML (Commerce eXtensible Markup Language) is a standardized protocol for the electronic communication of business messages.

A flat file in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a plain text file used to exchange data between different systems in a structured format.

EDIFACT, or UN/EDIFACT, stands is an international standard developed by the United Nations for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium that develops and promotes standardized electronic business interfaces for supply chain operations.

EN 16931 is the European standard for electronic invoicing and the basis for the Peppol BIS specifications.