Book excerpt: New Paradigm for considering application integration and B2Bproblems Heightens the importance of conveying meaning betweensystems Addresses movement in the EAI space toward more data handlingcapabilities Offers a solution for the multitude of managers disconnectedwith the latest technologies Leverages the technical advances made in complex dataintegration over 15 years Shifts the focus from technology solutions to informationsolutions Relies heavily on the use of practical examples, tips,definitions, and soapbox excerpts throughout the main body oftext