IEEE 1849-2016
IEEE Standard for eXtensible Event Stream (XES) for Achieving Interoperability in Event Logs and Event Streams
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IEEE 1849-2016 defines the eXtensible Event Stream (XES) format for achieving interoperability in event logs and event streams. In the context of computing and processing, it helps organizations structure event data so that tools can exchange and interpret logs more consistently. IEEE 1849-2016 is especially relevant where process analysis, traceability, and automated event handling depend on a shared representation of events and their attributes.
IEEE 1849-2016 overview
This standard addresses how event information is represented and exchanged using the XES model. It is intended to support interoperability between systems that create, store, or analyze event logs and event streams, reducing ambiguity in how event data is described. By establishing a common technical framework, IEEE 1849-2016 can help different software components work with the same log content more reliably, which is valuable in computing environments that rely on consistent event semantics and structured data exchange.
Typical use cases
IEEE 1849-2016 is commonly used in environments where event logs need to move between analysis tools, monitoring platforms, or workflow systems. It is relevant for process mining, system auditing, operational event tracking, and other computing workflows that depend on well-formed event streams. Teams working with software instrumentation, business process records, or machine-generated logs may use the standard to preserve structure and meaning when importing, exporting, or comparing event data across applications.
Why this standard matters
For organizations handling event-based data, a common format can reduce integration issues and improve consistency across tools. IEEE 1849-2016 matters because it supports clearer data exchange, which can lower the risk of misinterpreting event attributes or losing important context during transfer. That is useful for testing, compliance-oriented recordkeeping, and analysis workflows where repeatable results depend on stable log structure. In practice, the standard can also simplify procurement and implementation decisions for systems expected to interoperate.
- XES-based event log interoperability
- Event stream structure and attributes
- Process analysis and traceability
- System and workflow data exchange
- Superseded IEEE computing standard
- Publication Date: 2016
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing
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