EE--Government InteroperabilityGovernment InteroperabilityInfrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure Development
22ndnd APEC EAPEC E--Commerce Business Alliance Forum, Qingdao, 18Commerce Business Alliance Forum, Qingdao, 18--19 May 200619 May 2006
Mr. Thomas Lee Mr. Thomas Lee 李猷達李猷達
Chief Technology OfficerChief Technology OfficerCenter for ECenter for E--Commerce Commerce
Infrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentThe University of Hong KongThe University of Hong Kong
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InteroperabilityInteroperability
Seamless integration of heterogeneous systemsSeamless integration of heterogeneous systemsProtocol interoperabilityProtocol interoperability: reliable data exchange : reliable data exchange across systems and organizations over networkacross systems and organizations over networkInformation interoperabilityInformation interoperability: same understanding of : same understanding of information across systems and organizationsinformation across systems and organizations
EE--Government interoperabilityGovernment interoperabilityGovernmentGovernment--toto--Government (G2G)Government (G2G)GovernmentGovernment--toto--Business (G2B)Business (G2B)
Systems interoperate to perform crossSystems interoperate to perform cross--organization business process automaticallyorganization business process automatically
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Weather Data EverywhereWeather Data Everywhere
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System Retrieval of Weather DataSystem Retrieval of Weather Data
300+ web sites, mass media, telecom operators retrieve 300+ web sites, mass media, telecom operators retrieve weather data from HK Observatoryweather data from HK ObservatoryPast:Past:
Download Hong Kong Observatory web pagesDownload Hong Kong Observatory web pagesDecode the HTML page and extract weather dataDecode the HTML page and extract weather dataProblem: a slight change to layout would cause problems to Problem: a slight change to layout would cause problems to these usersthese users
Now:Now:Use XMLUse XML~HK$3,000 annual charge for accessing XML weather data~HK$3,000 annual charge for accessing XML weather data
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SystemSystem--toto--system dangerous goods declarationsystem dangerous goods declarationShippingAgentsShippingAgents Paper submission
Web submissionInternet
XML submissionXML submission
ebXML Message ServiceebXML Message Serviceover HTTPS on VPNover HTTPS on VPN
HermesMSH
HermesMSH
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Marine Dept
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2004 Digital 21 Strategy2004 Digital 21 Strategy
ObjectivesObjectivesImprove customer interface and promote Customer Relations Improve customer interface and promote Customer Relations Management (CRM)Management (CRM)Promote Promote service integrationservice integration with the aid of business process rewith the aid of business process re--engineeringengineeringEnhance accessibility to the Government and the transparency of Enhance accessibility to the Government and the transparency of processprocessLeverage on the most appropriate technologiesLeverage on the most appropriate technologiesImprove the measurement of performance and the value of eImprove the measurement of performance and the value of e--Government initiativesGovernment initiatives
InitiativesInitiativesEE--Government Interoperability FrameworkGovernment Interoperability FrameworkEE--Government Infrastructure ServicesGovernment Infrastructure Services
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HKSARG Interoperability HKSARG Interoperability Framework (IF)Framework (IF)
Provide clientProvide client--centric joinedcentric joined--up government services to up government services to the publicthe public
OneOne--stop services and seamless information flowstop services and seamless information flow
XML is a key componentXML is a key component
Protocol interoperability: Protocol interoperability: IF technical specificationsIF technical specificationsRecommendation on use of open standards for different Recommendation on use of open standards for different applicationsapplications
Information Interoperability:Information Interoperability:XML Schema Design and Management GuideXML Schema Design and Management GuideCentral Data RegistryCentral Data Registry
http://www.ogcio.gov.hk/eng/infra/eif.htmhttp://www.ogcio.gov.hk/eng/infra/eif.htm
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IF Technical SpecificationsIF Technical Specifications
**Analysis underpinning The HKSARG Interoperability Framework RecoAnalysis underpinning The HKSARG Interoperability Framework Recommendationsmmendations
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XML Schema Design and XML Schema Design and Management GuideManagement Guide
Methodology to design XML data Methodology to design XML data interfaces for G2G/G2B data exchangeinterfaces for G2G/G2B data exchange
Based on international standardization Based on international standardization methodologies, e.g. methodologies, e.g. ebXMLebXML and UBLand UBL
Used to implement G2G/G2B services and Used to implement G2G/G2B services and develop data standardsdevelop data standards
HKO weather data standardHKO weather data standardNotifiableNotifiable iinfectious disease information nfectious disease information messaging systemmessaging systemDangerous goods declarationDangerous goods declaration
Regarded as international best practicesRegarded as international best practiceshttp://egovernment.xml.orghttp://egovernment.xml.org
Macau SARG plans to adapt this guide to Macau SARG plans to adapt this guide to standardize standardize ‘‘addressaddress’’
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Central Data RegistryCentral Data RegistryPublished Published standardized standardized Common XML Common XML SchemasSchemas
E.g. HKID#, Person E.g. HKID#, Person Name, Free Format Name, Free Format Address, etc.Address, etc.
www.xml.gov.hkwww.xml.gov.hk
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EE--Government Infrastructure Government Infrastructure Services (EGIS)Services (EGIS)
At present, B/Ds have to set up their own At present, B/Ds have to set up their own environments to deliver eenvironments to deliver e--servicesservices
Substantial cost due to repetitive efforts of individual Substantial cost due to repetitive efforts of individual B/DsB/DsInteroperability problem across different systemsInteroperability problem across different systems
EGIS as central technology platform to deploy EGIS as central technology platform to deploy electronic public serviceselectronic public services
Based on interoperable open standards suggested by Based on interoperable open standards suggested by IF, e.g. Web Services, IF, e.g. Web Services, ebXMLebXML, PKI, etc., PKI, etc.Content hosting, G2G/G2B messaging, eContent hosting, G2G/G2B messaging, e--paymentpayment……
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G2G2B Services on EGISG2G2B Services on EGIS
Hermes / ebXML
Web Services
OGCIO Dept BDept C
HKSARG OGCIO
RecruitmentAgents
IssuanceCompanies
ShippingAgents
Clinics
e-GovernmentInfrastructureService (EGIS)
B2BConnector
(Hermes Linux Box)
Hermes Other products
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eGovernmenteGovernment Technology R&DTechnology R&D
EE--government service integration technologygovernment service integration technologyG2G and G2B application integrationG2G and G2B application integrationEE--government modeling and standardizationgovernment modeling and standardization
Open standards, open architecture, open sourceOpen standards, open architecture, open sourceFrom R&D results to commercial productsFrom R&D results to commercial products
HermesHermes G2B and B2B messaging gatewayG2B and B2B messaging gatewayAdopted in EGIS as G2B gatewayAdopted in EGIS as G2B gateway
B2B ConnectorB2B Connector messaging appliancemessaging applianceAdopted by companies to connect to EGISAdopted by companies to connect to EGIS
Enterprise Data ArchitectEnterprise Data ArchitectData modeling software to set XML data standards based on IF Data modeling software to set XML data standards based on IF methodologymethodology
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EDI gateway EDI gateway
Order Doc
(EDI)Buyer Seller
Cost effective, affordable by SMEs !!
Expensive !!
PrivateNetwork
Hermes Hermes
Internet
Order Doc
(XML)Buyer Seller
With Hermes
EDI
Hermes to Support B2B EDI Hermes to Support B2B EDI on the Interneton the Internet
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Cost ofCost of OwnershipOwnership
* Source: “The Total Economic Impact of EDI” by Forrester Research
EDI * Hermes
Initial cost
Programming cost
Operational expenses
FREEIf running on Linux
US$40,000 – $80,000 (Unix or Windows based)
US$120,000 (mainframe)
US$40,000 - $120,000 US$3,000 (app development)
US$0.25 - $1 per document Internet subscription (flat fee for unlimited usage)
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Global Market Penetration Global Market Penetration Using Open Source StrategyUsing Open Source Strategy
OpenOpen--sourcesource ee--commerce software downloaded commerce software downloaded by users from 80+ countriesby users from 80+ countriesFreebXML.orgFreebXML.org –– international openinternational open--source source initiative to promote openinitiative to promote open--source esource e--commerce commerce softwaresoftware
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B2B ConnectorB2B Connector
PlugPlug--andand--play B2B appliance (Hermes inside)play B2B appliance (Hermes inside)AllAll--inin--one, low costone, low cost
Supports open standards: Supports open standards: ebXMLebXML, AS2, Web Services, AS2, Web ServicesNeeds Needs no programmingno programming
File exchange through shared foldersFile exchange through shared folders
Supports data format conversionSupports data format conversionExtensible through plugExtensible through plug--insins
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Paperless TradingPaperless Trading
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SystemSystem--toto--system data system data exchangeexchange
Manual data entry and Manual data entry and checking savedchecking savedAccurate data exchangeAccurate data exchangeHuman errors avoidedHuman errors avoidedRoundRound--thethe--clock operationclock operation
Fax machine for electronic documents?Fax machine for electronic documents?
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Hermes and B2B Connector Hermes and B2B Connector Deployed in EGISDeployed in EGIS
Hermes / ebXML
Web Services
OGCIO Dept BDept C
HKSARG OGCIO
RecruitmentAgents
IssuanceCompanies
ShippingAgents
Clinics
e-GovernmentInfrastructureService (EGIS)
B2BConnector
(Hermes Linux Box)
Hermes Other products
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AwardsAwards
6th HKCS IT Excellence Awards
6th HKCS IT Excellence Awards
Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2004
Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2004
ebXML Asia Interoperability Certificate
ebXML Asia Interoperability Certificate
Linux Business Award 2005
Linux Business Award 2005
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Center for ECenter for E--Commerce Commerce Infrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure Development
To create an infrastructure and environment that allows e-commerce to pervade large and small businesses
through technology innovation, industry collaboration, and knowledge cultivation.
To create an infrastructure and environment that allows e-commerce to pervade large and small businesses
through technology innovation, industry collaboration, and knowledge cultivation.
InteroperabilityInteroperabilityHK$14MHK$14M
ebXMLHK$9.5M
SOASOAHK$HK$9.29.2MM
HK$32.7M (US$4.2M) Innovation and Technology Fund
Additional Industry
Sponsorship HK$4.2M
(cash and software)
HKU EHKU E--Commerce R&D Center established since 2002Commerce R&D Center established since 2002
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Sustainable R&D ModelSustainable R&D Model
R&D R&D CollabCollab..With IndustryWith Industry
Pilot Pilot DeploymentDeployment
TechnologyTechnologyTransferTransfer
CommercializationCommercialization
Mass Mass DeploymentDeployment
PrimitivePrimitiveTechnologyTechnology
ProvenProvenTechnologyTechnology
LicensesLicensesProductsProducts
R&DR&DInputInput
OpenOpenSourceSource
SoftwareSoftware
OutsourcingOutsourcing
R&DR&DConsultingConsulting
EducationEducation
TechnologyTechnologyStandardizationStandardization
IT Community IT Community ServicesServices
MissionMissionand Visionand Vision
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ConclusionConclusion
EE--commerce capability enhances international competitivenesscommerce capability enhances international competitivenessKey for Hong Kong to become a regional trade hubKey for Hong Kong to become a regional trade hub
Software and standards are core Software and standards are core ee--transactiontransaction infrastructure infrastructure technologytechnologyTechnology must be affordable, simple, and open for Technology must be affordable, simple, and open for worldworldwide wide adoptionadoption
Open source Open source software software and open standardsand open standardsUniversityUniversity--industry partnership builds sustainable R&D modelindustry partnership builds sustainable R&D modelGovernment leadershipGovernment leadership in ein e--commerce adoption is a critical success commerce adoption is a critical success factorfactorInformation interoperability among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Information interoperability among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao will be the next milestoneMacao will be the next milestone
The EndThe End
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