Mr Colin Barham MSc, BSc graduated in MSc Information Technology from University of East London in 1998. His dissertation focused on XML and EDI and the changing face of electronic business. In 1999, he joined TIE International B.V., and became a developer for company's XML & EDI translator and mapping tools. In his current role of Development Consultant, he is TIE Product Developments interface to TIEs country units providing explanation of new technologies and concepts - focusing on Business-to-Business standardisation and interoperability - performing high level requirements analysis and sizings and assistance with proposals. He also provides seminars, training sessions and consultancy, both internally and externally on ebXML. In the ebXML project, he has participated as amember of the Architecture team and as author/editor of the ebXML Glossary.