The Future of XML-based Commerce

Predictions

Expect Level One solutions to start appearing after the delivery of the ebXML infrastructure specifications (May 2001).

This will allow standardized XML messaging for business purposes

Expect Level Two solutions (standardized business documents) by 2003

This will allow small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) to start to participate in electronic marketplaces

It seems to me that the U.N. is a good place to develop a standard set of XML business schemas.