Application Integration Track

Information on the program

9:00-10:30
Application Integration Program Overview

The Open Group is creating a new Application Integration program which focuses on enterprise integration from the middleware and application perspectives. The goal of the program is to help those who have invested in enterprise solutions preserve and extend the value of their enterprise investments.

This session will give you insight into the IT industry needs driving the creation of this program and our plans for using a Steering Committee of customers, vendors and consortia to define and set the direction for the program. You'll also hear from companies about the middleware integration challenges they're facing today!

Introduction - Deborah May, Howard Greenwell - The Open Group

Program Overview - Deborah May
Open Group perspectives on the program and it's role in the
suite of Open Group programs

Program Requirements from a User Viewpoint - TBD

Program Requirements from a Software Vendor Viewpoint - TBD

10:30-11:00
Break

11:00-12:30
Interactive Discussion on Program Requirements and Priorities

This program is in the formative stages and we're looking for your inputs to help shape the direction of the program! In this session, we'll gather requirements on the functional middleware areas and technology interoperability areas that are important to you. In addition, we'll brainstorm ideas for initial target projects for the new program.

12:30   
Lunch


P.M.
Application Integration Steering Committee Meeting
(Steering Committee members only)

The Steering Committee will take this opportunity to review the inputs and feedback received earlier in the day. They'll focus on how to incorporate these new ideas into their work of defining the direction, scope and objectives of the new program.

 

Last Update: 14 April, 1999
Program Manager: Deborah May