The document discusses business connectivity and the growing market for solutions that enable integration between business applications. It notes that over 70% of IT budgets are spent on integration issues and the market for business connectivity software is expected to grow significantly through 2008. The document then introduces Soft Format L's Business Connectivity Framework solution, which uses XML web services and a Unified Business Interface to integrate an enterprise's internal and external applications and enable mobile access. The framework consolidates different information systems and separates business logic from physical implementation.