What is PD CEN/TS 14014 - Hybrid mail encapsulated in XML for automated postal handling about?
PD CEN/TS 14014 defines the syntax rules for a data stream for the submission of printing data to a Hybrid Mail operator or between Hybrid Mail operators. PD CEN/TS 14014 defines an XML Schema Definition (XSD) describing the data stream. The description is based upon the XML (eXtended Mark-up Language) definition of rules and semantics for defining an XSD.
The purpose of PD CEN/TS 14014 is to offer a generalised syntax description that can provide seamless integration with a number of existing applications generating data that is liable to be forwarded to or from a Hybrid Mail operator.
Note 1: PD CEN/TS 14014 does not define the specific services offered by local operators (Hybrid Mail operators).
Note 2: PD CEN/TS 14014 does not define the communication method used. It does only define the format of Hybrid Mail as such.
Who is PD CEN/TS 14014 - Hybrid mail encapsulated in XML for automated postal handling for?
PD CEN/TS 14014 on postal services hybrid mail is useful for:
- Courier service providers
- Post offices
- Regulatory authorities
- Post office employees
- Postal operators
- Hybrid Mail operators
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 14014 - Hybrid mail encapsulated in XML for automated postal handling?
Hybrid Mail is a technique that converts data from one communication medium for transmission to another, depending on the sender's instructions and/or the recipient's capabilities.
PD CEN/TS 14014 specifies the syntax for creating a data stream that will eventually be converted into a deliverable. The overall object (a batch) is broken down into one or more objects, which can then be further broken down into objects. Bundles with a similar portion and letters are included in the hierarchy. Each thing is endowed with a set of attributes. PD CEN/TS 14014 helps you to create documents (letters, marketing mailings, and so on) and manage output from other programmes (accounting systems, production management, and so on) to add to the same data presentation and provide seamless data exchange.
Overall, PD CEN/TS 14014 assists you to use an XSD to program applications that will produce “correct” outputs.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TS 14014:2015 supersedes DD CEN/TS 14014:2006 which is withdrawn.
The main technical changes are:
- Schema definitions have been updated from XML 1.0 to XML 1.1
- References to XML 1.0 have been replaced by references to XML 1.1, notably to [XML-2006] in the Bibliography
- HML XSD (Annex D) has been updated
