XML is a common format for machine-to-machine communication. Businesses in many industries use automated systems to exchange files and data. Often this data needs protection in terms of authentication of origin and proof that the data has not changed in transit. XML digital signatures help to provide this proof. The SigningHub engine helps to deliver XML signing and verification services to business applications:
The SigningHub engine supports all long-term XAdES signature formats, including the most advanced archive format. The SigningHub engine also supports CAdES formats which use binary encoding rather than XML.