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Re: [ontology-summit] [Ontology Application Framework] Revised Strawman

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From: Pavithra <pavithra_kenjige@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:31:28 -0800 (PST)
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Hi

There is a online link that I refer to when I have to look up Ontology tools.. It is a public link.  They have whole list of them.. 

http://www.mkbergman.com/904/listing-of-185-ontology-building-tools/


--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Arun <arun@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Arun <arun@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] [Ontology Application Framework] Revised Strawman Proposal
To: rexb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: "Ontology Summit 2011 discussion" <ontology-summit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:05 PM

Agreed, and I am very interested in results or ideas on quantitative, or, even in looking at developing a quantitative strawman or alternatives for valuation.  I have been working on something internally, also not yet ready for prime time but I am intent on sharing that in a few months.

On 3/2/11 7:01 PM, Rex Brooks wrote:
I don't mind OAF. I think paying too much attention to an acronym detracts from what it stands for. As for value metrics, we had a session on it that at least started on a way to relate qualitative evaluations with numerical measurements. It's a long way from ready for prime time, but perhaps we can stimulate more discussion when Todd Schneider has a little more time to pitch in. For my part I want to gather Use-Cases and compare what metrics, qualitative and quantitative, were used, or perhaps note the lack of metrics or the lack of specific criteria for qualitative subjective valuations. I haven't had time to add the several remain Use-Cases I have, but will get to it next week.

While we may criticize parts of it, it is good to have an Ontology Application Framework to work with, so I applaud that.

Cheers,
Rex

On 3/2/11 11:01 AM, Michael F Uschold wrote:
OAF does have a negative connotation, albeit a somewhat amusing one.

If OWL stands for Web Ontology Language, maybe we can use FOA for Ontology Application Framework? Actually, I don't like that either.  

Michael 

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 5:28 AM, Arun <arun@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,

The Ontology Application Framework (OAF) reminds of the Technology Readiness Level (NASA's TRL's) that one could use with another tool, like an Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) to identify an ontology dependency and development strategy for the larger enterprise:  for example, knowing what you have, what you don't have, and therefore, what you need to have, would a kind of "inventory" mechanism that a document along the lines of this one might provide.  As an industry developer with clients in the public and private sector spaces, I tend to do this similar kind of road-map work almost semi-automatically for any new job because I always need some kind of inventory that serves the purpose of seeing the client road map and what the barriers to success might be.   

While the OAF document uses words like "value metrics" it does not indicate what methodology is used whereby qualitative and often subject judgments are input and objective numerical evaluations as outputs (aka value metrics) are used.  My preference is AHP and other portfolio valuation methods.

The OAF might be the seed for someone to take it further and a create a kind of Zachman *style* framework or model which becomes a tool for rapid assessment in strategic road map development, and therefore, critical and quantitative budgeting, for the renovation of legacy enterprises and/or legacy with new technology integration paths that are productivity and cost optimal.

I don't like the acronym "OAF" since it sounds like the dictionary word "oaf" ( according to Merriam-Webster, a big clumsy slow witted person).    Even though my point seems trite, some critical managers might find that acronym disconcerting.  And we need all the help we can get.

Perhaps a name along the lines of Road-mapping Ontology Model (ROM) which corresponds also with a popular acronym for Rough Order of Magnitude might be useful.   

Or perhaps I am just missing the point entirely?

Thanks,

Arun Majumdar



On 2/28/11 8:51 AM, Wisnosky, Dennis E OSD DCMO wrote:
And, its purpose?

Dennis E. Wisnosky
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Attached is a revision of the Ontology Application Framework that was originally presented at the Feb 3 telecon.

- michael


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