M&S Functional Requirements ackward compatibility Business model considerations Composability Multi-resolution modeling nitial discussions Simulation support services Business Model 1 Business Model 2 Minimal architecture in Commercial models in partnership with open-source Royalty-free enabler nning ski for a fee and give up ngt a Proprietary softwar hey like on this and sell i - Someone needs to put together the simulations Even t al the parts despite intermittent Success of the overall endeavor is key to business success DoD Business Model I Commercial technology is crucial We can,'t do it alone Workshop Conclusions ed technology requirements harmful outdated technolo sper Slipstreaming standards and industry "best practices5 XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 25 M&S Functional Requirements Backward compatibility Authoritative representations Composability Multi-resolution modeling Tactical system integration Simulation support services n Time management n Logging and playback Business model considerations Initial discussions XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 27 Business Model 1 Minimal architecture includes open-source implementation n Royalty-free enabler, usable without any fee restrictions whatsoever Important to have two or more interoperable implementations n Commercial implementations profitably augment open source Long-term stable infrastructure enables sustainable business models n Flexible architecture broadens market: not “just” military simulation, also full World Wide Web via open/secure Internets n Web-enabled architecture allows more sponsors to participate, which allows simulations, models, and applications to survive despite intermittent funding profiles n Transferable career-building skills and reusable experience for programmers and managers XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 28 Business Model 2 Commercial models in partnership with open-source n Support w Offer programming skill for a fee and give up rights to the source if it is infrastructure related. n Proprietary software w A vendor may write a simulator that runs on top of the free infrastructure. They can use any license they like on this and sell it as they see fit. n Consulting w Someone needs to put together the simulations. Even if all the parts are free, this is a salable service. n Maintenance w Numerous success stories exist. Success of the overall endeavor is key to business success. XMSF Strategic Opportunities Symposium 6 September 2002 29 DoD Business Model Commercial technology is crucial nWe can’t do it alone Specialized technology requirements harmful n Translate into always spending too much for unique, outdated technology Nothing succeeds like success n Slipstreaming standards and industry “best practices” makes best sense for industry partners too Workshop Conclusions