XML

XML databases don't come in with all guns blazing and kill all the traditional databases, but they do present some very bright possibilities for those of us who can look beyond the hype and apply the technology where it can deliver the goods.

XML is an evolving standard and is actively pursued and promoted by some of the biggest names in the industry, these companies maintain that XML has the potential to transform existing information systems on the web, into a far more comprehensive, result-centered and universally accessible enterprise solutions.

In any business application one has to exchange data between a database and other systems (other applications, another database, etc.). As everyone does not use the same data model, you'll have to find one that allows a wider audience usage and yet manages to capture all the semantics entailed.

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