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Semant c E-Bus ness<br />

Figure 3. <strong>Semantic</strong> e-business utilizes <strong>Semantic</strong> <strong>Web</strong> technologies and existing<br />

information technology infrastructure for transparent information and knowledge<br />

flows in a secure and trusted environment<br />

Trusted and Secure<br />

Semant c eBus ness Env ronment<br />

� Semant c Bus ness Process Descr pt ons<br />

� Semant c Bus ness Rules<br />

� Bus ness Process Reason ng<br />

� Semant c Workflow Descr pt ons<br />

� Product Ontolog es<br />

� Semant c Serv ce Descr pt ons<br />

� <strong>Web</strong> Serv ces Arch tecture<br />

� Network Commun cat ons<br />

� Computat onal Processes<br />

� Hardware Resources<br />

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eBus ness<br />

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<strong>Web</strong><br />

Technology<br />

Layer<br />

Informat on<br />

Technology<br />

Infrastructure<br />

Layer<br />

The application <strong>of</strong> <strong>Semantic</strong> <strong>Web</strong> technologies to enable semantic e-business provides<br />

<strong>the</strong> organizations <strong>the</strong> means to design collaborative and integrative, inter- and<br />

intra-organizational business processes and systems founded upon <strong>the</strong> seamless<br />

exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge. <strong>Semantic</strong> e-business architectures can enable transparent<br />

information and knowledge exchange, and intelligent decision support to enhance<br />

online e-business processes. It can also help organizations fill <strong>the</strong> chasm that exists<br />

in <strong>the</strong> adaptation <strong>of</strong> emerging technologies to enable and enhance business processes<br />

through <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> distributed heterogeneous knowledge resources. The concept <strong>of</strong><br />

semantic e-business is potentially applicable to industries with an online presence.<br />

Candidates for applications in business include supply chain management and emarketplaces.<br />

In addition, multiple not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it and government processes are<br />

also potential application areas, including <strong>the</strong> healthcare industry for improving<br />

<strong>the</strong> management <strong>of</strong> medical records and e-government applications for improving<br />

services <strong>of</strong>fered online to citizens. The following scenarios present some areas where<br />

we believe semantic e-business can enhance information and knowledge exchange<br />

and improve <strong>the</strong> efficacy <strong>of</strong> e-business processes.<br />

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