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 +====== Request for Information (RFI) ======
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 +[[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]]
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 +===== Discussion =====
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 +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.
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 +===== Definition =====
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 +*a general request to industry, academia, and other interested parties to submit information about a particular technology area to an OMG Technology Committee subgroup*
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 +===== Source =====
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 +OMG process terminology.
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 +===== Note =====
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 +An RFI gathers information. An RFP requests proposals from OMG members for possible adoption as an OMG specification.
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 +===== Example =====
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 +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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