RC release of DomiSMP 5.1 scheduled for 23 September: what you need to know

We are pleased to announce the upcoming release candidate (RC) of DomiSMP 5.1, scheduled for 23 September. This release marks an important milestone for the eDelivery community and prepares for the final release of DomiSMP 5.1 in Q3 2024.

What is DomiSMP?

DomiSMP is a sample software developed by the European Commission. It is designed to help organisations implement an eDelivery Service Metadata Publisher (SMP), which is essential for publishing and retrieving the necessary data to dynamically configure message exchanges within a 4-corner network. It adheres to the eDelivery SMP 1.10 profile, an open technical standard for managing service metadata in cross-organisational communication.

For context, the eDelivery SMP profile provides a set of implementation guidelines for the OASIS SMP specification, hence the name OASIS you can find alongside DomiSMP. OASIS is a key standards body that maintains and develops the SMP profile specifications.

DomiSMP plays a critical role in Dynamic Discovery, a process that allows an eDelivery party to find and configure messaging endpoints on the fly. This functionality is essential for ensuring smooth, automated message exchanges between different parties using the eDelivery infrastructure. By leveraging DomiSMP, organisations can streamline their operations and ensure interoperability with other parties in the network.

Again, DomiSMP is just a sample implementation of the With several products and services already conforming to the SMP 1.10 profile, we encourage you to explore the full range of available OASIS SMP conformant solutions before selecting the one that best fits your needs.

What is in DomiSMP 5.1?

The upcoming version 5.1 of DomiSMP brings several enhancements and fixes that will improve performance and usability. While the full details of the update will be released alongside the final version, users can expect improved metadata management features, stronger security protocols, and better compatibility with other eDelivery services.

In March, we also released a series of video tutorials on DomiSMP 5.0. We plan to produce a similar series for Domibus following the release of version 5.2. These tutorials are aimed at helping users better understand the new functionalities and how to implement DomiSMP in their systems.

What’s next?

With the RC release of DomiSMP 5.1 just around the corner, the eDelivery community can look forward to continued development and support. The roadmap for DomiSMP remains consistent with last year’s plans, with this version representing another step towards a more secure and efficient eDelivery infrastructure.

Stay tuned for further updates and detailed release notes as we approach the final release later this year!

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