Emerging patterns in the use of XML for information modeling in vertical industries

Extensible Markup Language (XML) has emerged as the predominant non-binary information format. The impact of XML has been most strongly felt in information exchange environments and information modeling. This paper focuses on a set of innovative patterns thats has emerged in the use of XML for informations modeling and business content design in the health-care, travel, insurance, and other industries. We provide historical perspectives on this development and characterize XML's current state in relation to Web Services. © Copyright 2006 by International Business Machines Corporation.