This is a public notice of 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.
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 mail list (see below). 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 <http://www.omg.org/> Email address to request participation: request (at) omg.org Regards, EA SIG Chairs (See Wiki for Email Address)
