OASIS Universal Business Language (UBL) TC

This ballot requires a Special Majority Vote. The TC roster currently lists 10 voting members. In order to pass, at least 7 <2/3 x 10> members have to vote Yes and no more than 2 <1/4 x 10> members may vote No. 

This ballot will remain open for 7 days.

The terms of the submission are as follows:

SUBMISSION REQUEST

OASIS Universal Business Language (UBL) 2.4 to ISO/IEC JTC 1

Name(s) of the submission requester(s):
OASIS UBL Technical Committee

Name of the intended receiving standards organization:
ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1)

Intended status or outcome and description of the approval process:
The request seeks to update ISO/IEC 19845:2015 with OASIS UBL 2.4 as an International Standard.
The OASIS UBL TC intends for the UBL 2.4 specification to be submitted as a Draft International Standard (DIS) for proposed ballot approval by the national body members of ISO/IEC JTC 1. The goal is to achieve International Standard (IS) status with no changes to the technical content of the OASIS submissions. ISO editorial requirements may necessitate changes in document appearance, but the technical equivalence will be maintained as an explicit condition of the submission.
This submission will follow the established procedures for transposing standards developed by recognized organizations under existing agreements with ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The UBL 2.4 specification will update and replace ISO/IEC 19845:2015. As before, the resulting approved ISO standards will be technically equivalent to their OASIS Standard counterparts.

Explanation of how the submission will benefit OASIS:
Amending the existing ISO/IEC 19845:2015 standard will enhance the global acceptance and implementation of UBL 2.4, particularly in regions where de jure standards are preferred.
It will reinforce OASIS's reputation for developing widely adopted e-commerce standards and support the international community in trade, logistics, and procurement sectors.
The submission will aid in maintaining interoperability and compatibility with other international standards, fostering broader adoption and implementation.

Expected licensing, copyright, and other intellectual property terms:
The UBL 2.4 specification will continue to be available under OASIS's Royalty-Free on Limited Terms policy.
ISO/IEC will also make the standard available under its own licensing policy, ensuring consistent intellectual property terms across both organizations.

Intended future plans for versioning and maintenance:
OASIS UBL TC, or its legal successor, will be the Maintenance Agency of current and future UBL versions.
Future revisions and updates to the standard will originate from the Maintenance Agency and may be submitted to ISO/IEC JTC 1 as amendments or new versions, ensuring alignment between OASIS and ISO/IEC standards.
This maintenance approach aligns with ISO/IEC JTC 1's procedures and supports long-term stability and continuous improvement of the standard.

This submission request aims to ensure that OASIS UBL 2.4 achieves the recognition and widespread use that comes with ISO/IEC standardization, thereby benefiting the global community that relies on robust and interoperable e-business standards.

• Mr. Ken Holman
• Todd Albers
• Mr. Kenneth Bengtsson
• Wim Kok
• Mr. Yves Jordan
• Ms. Natalie MURIC
• Paloma Aranda
• Kees Duvekot
• Mr. Sander Fieten
• Erlend Klakegg Bergheim