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. The process that allows an eDelivery party to find and configure messaging endpoints on the fly is called Dynamic Discovery. 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.

The Building Block's sample SMP software adheres to the eDelivery SMP 1.10 profile, an open technical standard for managing service metadata in cross-organisational communication. The eDelivery SMP profile provides a set of implementation guidelines for the OASIS SMP specification, hence the name OASIS (the standards body that maintains and develops the SMP profile specifications) you can find alongside DomiSMP.

Again, DomiSMP is just a sample implementation of the eDelivery SMP 1.10 profile. With several products and services already conforming to the profile specifications, 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 DomiSMP 5.1 release includes several important updates:

• Document referencing by multiple participants: In version 5.1, a single document, such as the metadata of a service provider, can be referenced by multiple participants. This feature enhances the flexibility and efficiency of metadata management for eDelivery parties.
• Migration to a new documentation framework: DomiSMP 5.1 includes a migration to a new documentation framework, ensuring that all guides and resources are easier to access and more up-to-date. Earlier this year, we did the same for Domibus.

What is next?

Following the release candidate, the final version of DomiSMP 5.1 will be available soon. Additionally, the European Commission plans to release a new series of video tutorials, similar to the ones published for DomiSMP 5.0. These resources will guide users through the features and functionality of the updated version.

Keep an eye out for the full release of DomiSMP 5.1, and be sure to explore its new features to optimise your eDelivery processes!

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