Open Systems Architectures

How to map technical reference frameworks (TRFs) to the pathways that compose the DoD’s Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)

February 7, 2022•By Douglas Schmidt (William & Mary), Nickolas Guertin

In Software Architecture

Strategies for creating architectures for large-scale, complex, and interoperable systems of systems that are composed of functions covering a broad range of requirements.

December 20, 2021•By Nickolas Guertin, Douglas Schmidt (William & Mary)

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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 …

July 10, 2016•By Douglas Schmidt (William & Mary), Carol Sledge

This SEI Blog post presents highlights of a discussion on open systems architecture (OSA) approaches and their integration in DoD system development.

November 23, 2015•By Carol Sledge

In Software Architecture

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 …

November 17, 2015•By Bryce L. Meyer

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.

October 19, 2015•By Donald Firesmith

In Software Architecture

This SEI Blog post explores how SEI researchers are helping the DoD build the DI2E framework, which promotes reuse in building defense intelligence systems.

October 26, 2014•By Eric Werner

In Software Architecture

This SEI Blog post explores how the Navy is operationalizing Better Buying Power to Open Systems Architecture & Business Innovation initiatives.

March 2, 2014•By Douglas Schmidt (William & Mary)

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