DMF eBulletin

May 29, 2007. Issue # 16

Your source for the latest Data Management Forum News and Events:

SNIA XAM Initiative - Gaining Momentum:

The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) recently formed the XAM Initiative to drive adoption of its forthcoming eXensible Access Method (XAM) interface specification. The XAM specification defines a standard access method (API) between application and storage systems. The XAM interface simplifies the work of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who build and deliver solutions and applications requiring long-term storage of unchanging information.

The DMF is working closely with the XAM Initiative to define how XAM and other SNIA technologies relate to industry best practices for long-term digital information retention. If you represent a storage vendor, independent software vendor, or end user interested in resolving the critical storage migration challenges for electronic archives, this is your chance to get involved and make a difference. For more information, visit www.snia-dmf.org/xam.

EIW Workshop Development Is Underway:

Development activities are underway for the interactive workshops being offered during the first day of the Enterprise Information World conference on August 9, 2007. The abstract for each workshop is available at www.enterpriseinformationworld.com/Agenda_2007.htm. This is another great opportunity for you to get involved with important and engaging DMF activities. If you represent a company with interests in ILM, data protection or the preservation of information for the long-term - you are encouraged to get involved! Contact ebull@advisorygroups.snia.org for more information.

Coming to a City Near You in June!

SNIA's Storage Networking Tour 2007 is about to get underway. The tour beginning in Chicago on June 5^th, includes a series of one-day conferences and exhibitions designed to educate technology professionals on the dynamic technology and storage solutions available today. After Chicago the tour moves to Minneapolis, Washington DC and Philadelphia . For more information visit http://www.mysannas.com.

Watch for these informative emails about twice a month with news on Data Management Forum activities and events. Comments, topic suggestions and questions are always welcome. Please send emails to ebull@advisorygroups.snia.org.