What are the tasks?
From AMWA-EBU
Given the complexity of the subject and the high number of technologies that can be potentially relevant, the joint group will issue an open Request for Technologies (RFT).
The assigned tasks are:
- Agree on a common glossary that defines all relevant concepts
A glossary of the most relevant and specific terms will be compiled in order to avoid misunderstandings in the description of requirements and solutions. This step is needed given the interdisciplinary nature of the subject.
- Draft a Request For Technologies (RFT) on interoperability of IT production systems and components
The group will define the scope of the technologies sought, including application context and type of technology (e.g., service description format, service interface language, model of interoperable services in the reference environment) and gather the relevant requirements. As part of this process, scoping the scale and type of responses required will also be important.Then the RFT will be drafted and published.
- Define a list of criteria for RFT response evaluation
Objective eligibility criteria must be identified to allow a fair and neutral evaluation of the proposals. This is a critical task.
- Collect and evaluate RFT responses
This task might be complex as proposals could be based on proprietary technologies. It is likely that the group would face the challenge of bringing proponents together seeking more harmonisation for interoperability.
- To agree on further actions towards standardization
Depending on the results of the RFT evaluation, further actions will be planned to foster the standardization of the relevant technologies by the proper Standards Bodies. Dissemination actions will also be promoted to share the knowledge between users and manufacturers.
