PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA STRUCTURES BY MAPPING BENCHMARK DEFINITIONS TO SOFTWARE FOR SUPPORTING BUSINESS PROCESSES

摘要

A method for processing electronic data structures is disclosed. The electronic data structures each comprise a benchmark definition and are in a file format that is readable by a SGML-based language. The benchmark definition comprises rules for calculating and interpreting benchmark data. The method comprises the steps of: receiving one or more of the electronic data structures by electronic means; and mapping the benchmark definition contained in the electronic data structure to an equivalent benchmark definition contained in software for supporting business processes by using a table, in which a first ID of the benchmark definition in the electronic data structure is assigned to a second ID of the benchmark definition in the software.