Open Systems Architectures
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Six Acquisition Pathways for Large-Scale, Complex Systems
How to map technical reference frameworks (TRFs) to the pathways that compose the DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
• By Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University), Nickolas Guertin
In Software Architecture
Toward Technical Reference Frameworks to Support Large-Scale Systems of Systems
Strategies for creating architectures for large-scale, complex, and interoperable systems of systems that are composed of functions covering a broad range of requirements.
• By Nickolas Guertin, Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University)
In Software Architecture
A Naval Perspective on Open-Systems Architecture
This post is part of a series that highlights the perspectives of DoD stakeholders--including contractor and government employees--on OSA-based approaches and how they can best be integrated in DoD software …
• By Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University), Carol Sledge
A Discussion on Open-Systems Architecture
This SEI Blog post presents highlights of a discussion on open systems architecture (OSA) approaches and their integration in DoD system development.
• By Carol Sledge
In Software Architecture
OSA: 4 Best Practices for Open Software Ecosystems
Many systems and platforms, from unmanned aerial vehicles to minivans and smartphones, are realizing the promise of Open Systems Architecture (OSA). This blog post briefly examines the potentials, good and …
• By Bryce L. Meyer
Open System Architectures: When and Where to be Closed
In this SEI Blog post, the authors discuss open system architectures and when it is appropriate to use them versus closed system architectures with examples.
• By Donald Firesmith
In Software Architecture
Open Architectures in the Defense Intelligence Community
This SEI Blog post explores how SEI researchers are helping the DoD build the DI2E framework, which promotes reuse in building defense intelligence systems.
• By Eric Werner
In Software Architecture
The Importance of Automated Testing in Open Systems Architecture Initiatives
This SEI Blog post explores how the Navy is operationalizing Better Buying Power to Open Systems Architecture & Business Innovation initiatives.
• By Douglas Schmidt (Vanderbilt University)
In Software Architecture