Exploiting XML technologies for intelligent document routing

Today, XML is increasingly becoming a standard for representation of semi-structured information such as documents that combines content and metadata. Typical document management applications include document representation, authoring, validation, and document routing in support of a business process. We propose a framework for intelligent document routing that exploits and extends XML technologies to automate dynamic document routing and real-time update of business routing logic. The document-routing logic is stored in a secure repository and executed by a business rules engine. During rule execution, the input parameters of each business rule are bound with the data from each inbound XML document. This document routing framework is validated in a real-world implementation with reduced development cost, accelerated rule update cycle and simplified administration efforts. Copyright 2005 ACM.