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generic object to an application-specific business object. Mapping allows
CrossWorlds to handle differences in the data modeling of different applications.
Mapping makes it possible for collaborations to take the data from a business
object of one application and transform it to generate a business object for a
disparate application. In the mapping process, collaborations interact with
connectors, with the Access Interface, or with both.
4.2 Sample scenario
A typical CrossWorlds solution includes one or more collaborations and a set of
business objects that represent business information relevant to an enterprise.
The collaborations and business objects are used with connectors, with the
Server Access Interf ...