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The components of the GCI architecture for global

The components of the GCI architecture for global data synchronization are a logical registry, data pools, and exchanges. The arrows in the diagram represent the flow of information. Both data sources and data recipients (who can be either buyers or sellers) enter the network at the logical registry,

which contains basic information about products. When the search requires more robust, trading partner-specific information, the logical registry directs it to the data pool where some or all of the information needed for e-business transactions resides. B2B exchanges are interconnected to the logical registry and can serve as data pools or draw from service providers that do.

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