Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Document Exchange Product Overview Secure Transmission for Transaction-based Documents

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange - Synopsis “a robust and secure service for passing critical business information between you and your partners and associates via industry-standard document types e.g. XML, Microsoft Excel, etc.” “inbound data translated and prepared for direct import into your own system along with the original documents ” “a freedom to exchange critical documents and data safe in the knowledge input is clean and ready-for-use”

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Example 1 Scenario“receiving company appoints a cargo inspector to inspect quality and quantity of cargo delivered to given ship at a port” Step 1 Following instruction from receiver inspector logs into HubDX and downloads tailored Excel inspection document Step 4 Inspector logs into HubDX to post Excel inspection document. N.B. System validates content before accepting document. Inspector must correct errors before successful post Step 2 Inspector completes Excel document offline whilst inspecting cargo Step 3 Receiver logs into HubDX (Web i/f or via own system) to check progress - can be checked at any time Step 5 HubDX transforms data from original Excel format into industry- standard XML document exchange format Step 6 Receiver’s system imports both XML data and original inspection report. XML directly updates receiver’s database

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Example 2 Scenario“pre-defined system-to-system process engineered to pass all transactional conversation data between a shipping company and its appointed port agent ” Step 1 Shipping company appoints local agent via a transaction triggered in their own system. XML document posted via HubDX Step 3 Agent’s system prepares XML document of appointment-related data. XML document posted into HubDX after passing relevant validation checks Step 4 Shipping company’s system imports XML documents from HubDX and directly updates internal system’s database Step 2 Agent’s system polls HubDX and picks up and accepts appointment Step 3 & 4 cycles.... Same process of agent lodging documents and shipping company importing them as port call progresses. Many different types of document supported including appointments, etas, statements of fact, disbursements, cargo operation details, etc Unique system-to-system conversation is established with bi-directional updates as agreed between shipping company and port agent

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange - Product Highlights Support for multiple document types: XML, Excel, etc Supports almost any type of data exchange Secure and robust System-to-system, web front-end or web-based document exchange High performance Failover and disaster recovery supported Straightforward implementation Notification raised through configurable rule-set e.g. expected document not arrived Status reports

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Security Layer All interaction with HubDX must meet stringent security control Digital certificate support Unique, timed passwords for remote users Security can be extended to individual documents or document transaction groups Security configurable to client’s own requirements Content encryption for added security as required

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Document Interface API (Application Programmer Interface) Interface for clients’ own systems to make system-to-system calls into HubDX Programmatically initiate document exchange with partners

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Services API Interface for clients’ own systems to make system-to-system calls into HubDX Programmatically access status reports, issue investigation, etc Programmatically implement session and document transport for offline agent e.g. cargo inspector

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Web Interface Front-end for clients to manually set up document exchange sessions if not system-to-system based User interface to directly enter business data into purpose written web forms Interface through which offline users may validate and submit documents Manual method of tracking exchanges, status, etc

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Document Store A secure area within the service where original documents and related XML renditions are stored A dedicated area for online documents only i.e. documents in progress An archive area where all documents are stored for a limited period of time once ‘closed’ i.e. clients will take on long term storage of their own documents

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Process: Rules & Translation Engine The ‘brains’ of the service Responsible for validating all documents meet specified criteria before acceptance On acceptance and as required translates inbound document into system readable XML format according to rules for this document Updates and manages the status of documents NOTE – the rules engine will check the document for completeness and structure and to a limited degree data content. The full integrity of data can only be validated by the parent system itself

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Component View Database HubDX’s internal database where metadata for documents is stored along with a full document history including status changes The database itself is highly secure and cannot be accessed directly although certain content is exposed through the APIs provided e.g. date document lodged, document retrieved, current status, etc

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – A Platform for the Future Reduce Costs Improve Efficiency through structured data management No limit to the range of information exchange Streamline processes Reduce the burden of manual intervention Help drive industry standards to further reduce cost and complexity

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Engagement & Implementation 1.Identify processes for improvement and specify document structure 2.Engage and agree with all parties 3.Develop documents & rules 4.Promote process and rules to test HubDX platform 5.End-to-end test and tune 6.Promote process and rules to live HubDX platform 7.Go Live

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Cost Model Option One – HubSE Hosting 1.HubSE Consultancy: process design, document design, etc. T&M based 2.No other setup charges 3.Charge per document processed. Rate dependent on process/document complexity 4.Post-production support calls will be charged per call basis 5.Automatic product enhancements & upgrades Option Two – Client Hosting 1.Cost per server i.e. one-off payment per server hosting 2.HubSE Consultancy : process design, document design, etc. T&M based 3.No other setup charges 4.Post-production support calls will be charged per call basis 5.Future product enhancements offered to existing users participating in our annual maintenance agreement

Copyright Hub Software Engineering Ltd 2010All rights reserved Hub Data Exchange – Ready To Go Part of the HubSE backbone architecture