This is a public notice
for a new activity of the Object Management Group (OMG), the Architecture Ecosystem SIG (AE SIG), to provide for improved definition and integration of models and modeling languages within an ecosystem
where modeling tools and languages can be used together more effectively. Modeling in this context includes all forms of structured knowledge representation, including: Business Models, Vocabularies, Ontologies, Object Models, System Models, SOA Models, Data
Models, Schema, Process Models, Domain Specific Languages, etc.
This effort should be of particular interest to the Ontology & Ontolog community, the experience and background of this community is very welcome in the AESIG effort. There is ongoing
debate as to “how formal” language definitions should be and the best ways to represent both formal and informal modeling languages in an ecosystem. Please see and contribute to the wiki for a better understanding of the goals of the group and the solution
options that have been presented thus far.
The summary charter for the group is as follows:
The mission of the Architecture Ecosystem SIG (AE SIG) is to work with
OMG domain and platform task forces, other relevant
OMG SIGs, external entities and related industry groups to facilitate the creation of a
common architectural ecosystem. This ecosystem will support the creation, analysis, integration and exchange of
information between modeling languages across different domains, viewpoints and from differing authorities. In particular the need for business and enterprise level architectural
viewpoints must be better integrated with the technical viewpoints that define systems to address enterprise needs. The AE SIG will focus on the capability to define and integrate
languages and models in various viewpoints and support other groups that will focus on the specific viewpoints required for their specific domains. The set of viewpoints, supporting models and supporting technologies will comprise the ecosystem.
Participation:
This notice is being sent to groups that may have interest or expertise in this area, your participation is invited. Full participation is limited to OMG members but the
community at large may monitor the group and have access to the wiki and
mail list (see below).
Instructions for obtaining a wiki ID for write access is on the wiki. The AE SIG membership feel there is substantial pent-up
user demand for better integration of their tools and languages and that tractable solutions are available. We look forward to working with other individuals and groups in this endeavor. Please do not hesitate to contact either of the chairs for additional
information.
Resources:
Architecture Ecosystem Wiki:
http://www.omgwiki.org/architecture-ecosystem
Object Management Group Home Page:
http://www.omg.org
Email address to request participation: request (at) omg.org
Regards,
EA SIG Chairs (See Wiki for Email Address)