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in response to a query for a definition of the XIWT -- the Cross-Industry Working Team
From: David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1993 15:37:20 -0500
A Model for Cross-Industry Collaboration on the Development of A National Information Infrastructure CHARTER for the Cross-Industry Working Team Promote and accelerate the deployment of a world-class National Information Infrastructure by fostering the development and application of technologies which cross traditional industry boundaries. Specifically, -- Foster ongoing experimentation and development of technology and skills; -- Build and sustain a cooperative environment for the exchange of technical ideas, interests and information; -- Promote cross-fertilization and stimulate advanced infrastructure development; -- Develop common technological and architectural approaches that match the evolution of information technology, and provide for openness, heterogeneity, interoperability, scalability and ease of use; -- Plan information infrastructure pilot projects that leverage industry capabilities and state-of-the-art research; -- Create and maintain an open forum for dialogue among representatives of key U.S. stakeholder communities in the private and public sectors.
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