Folks, the SIP bake-offs are meant as technical events, not marketing ones. In particular, any classification of implementations (basic, intermediate, advanced, etc.) is purely for the benefit of matching up implementations. It is not meant for publically "ranking" implementations. Among other things, we want to encourage all implementors to come, not just those with more mature code. Thus, to avoid any confusion: Please inform your PR people that this classification is not to be used in any press releases or other similar externally visible descriptions (product literature, etc.) The bake-off has tried to avoid setting down rules and regulations in writing. This can only work if we avoid turning it into a marketing event and if people observe utmost discretion in their public statements. Companies are encouraged to indicate their participation in the bake-off and make general comments (its usefulness, number of companies involved, state of the SIP "industry", products you tested, etc.), but avoid creating any impression of a competition or that the bake-off certifies interoperability. I'd be glad to talk to PR folks in your companies if they would like to discuss this issue in more detail. Thanks. Henning
