====== Request for Information (RFI) ======

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===== Discussion =====

A Request for Information (RFI) is an OMG information-gathering document. An RFI requests information from industry, academia, and other interested parties about a particular technology area. An OMG Technology Committee subgroup uses the responses to understand current practices, technologies, requirements, risks, adoption readiness, and possible areas for future standardization.

===== Definition =====

*a general request to industry, academia, and other interested parties to submit information about a particular technology area to an OMG Technology Committee subgroup*

===== Source =====

OMG process terminology.

===== Note =====

An RFI gathers information. An RFP requests proposals from OMG members for possible adoption as an OMG specification.

===== Example =====

An OMG subgroup issues an RFI when it needs information about an emerging technology area before deciding whether to develop an RFP.

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