In June 2003, The Object Management Group (OMG) formed a Task Force to modeling in the context of existing software systems. Initially, the group was
called Legacy Transformation Task Force, but then the name was unanimously changed to Architecture-Driven Modernization Task Force (ADM).
ADMTF is co-chaired by Djenana Campara, from KDM Analytics and William Ulrich, from Tactical Strategy Group.
- In July 2003, the Architecture Modernization Task Force issued a Software Modernization whitepaper.
- In November 2003, the OMG's Architecture-Driven Modernization Task Force recommended, and the Platform Technical Committee issued,
the Knowledge Discovery Metamodel Request For Proposal (RFP). The objective of this RFP was to provide a common repository structure to represent information about
existing software assets and their operating environment. The goal of the Knowledge Discovery Metamodel was defined as exchanging information related to transformation of existing
software assets. The RFP stated that the KDM shall provide the ability to document existing systems, discover reusable components in existing software,
support transformations to other languages and to MDA, or enable other potential transformations. The Knowledge Discovery Metamodel will also enable
information about existing software artifacts to be exchanged among different tools. This will enable vendors that specialize on certain languages,
platforms or types of transformations to deliver customer solutions in conjunction with other vendors.
- In May 2004, 6 organizations responded to the RFP:
- Allen System Group (ASG)
- Distributed Systems Technology Center (DSTC)
- Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
- Flashline
- International Business Machines (IBM)
- Klocwork
- Throughout 2004 and 2005 12 companies collaborated to prepare a joint response to the KDM RFP. The original team was extended by BluePhoenix,
Delta Software Technology, Northrop Grumman, Tactical Strategy Group, The Software Revolution, TATA Consulting, and Unisys. Unfortunately, by that time
the DSTC ceased its operations, and left the consortium.
More than 30 organizations from 5 countries have contributed to the development and review of the Knowledge Discovery Metamodel specification. Dr. Nikolai Mansourov
(at that time - Klocwork, now KDM Analytics), was the Coordinator of the joint submission team.
- In May 2006, the Team's submission -- the Knowledge Discovery Metamodel -- was adopted by the OMG and moved into the finalization stage
of the OMG's standards adoption process. The OMG adopted Specification for KDM became publicly available (OMG document ptc/06-06-07).
- In May 2006, the KDM Finalization Task Force (FTF) has been chartered by the OMG. KDM FTF was chaired by Dr. Nikolai Mansourov from KDM Analytics.
The following organizations worked on finalization of KDM:
- Adaptive
- Allen Systems Group (ASG)
- Benchmark Consulting
- eCube
- Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
- Flashline
- International Business Machines (IBM)
- KDM Analytics
- Tactical Strategy Group (TSG)
- The Software Revolution, Inc.
- Unisys
- 88Solutions
- In March 2007 the KDM Finalization Task Force finished the finalization stage of the OMG's standards adoption process. The recommended
specification KDM 1.0 is available from OMG (document formal/08-01-01)
- In April 2007 The OMG has chartered the KDM Revision Task Force for the ongoing maintenance of the KDM specification.
The KDM RTF is chaired by Dr. Nikolai Mansourov, from KDM Analytics.
The following organizations participate in the KDM RTF:
- Allen Systems Group (ASG)
- BEA
- Benchmark Consulting
- eCube
- Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
- International Business Machines (IBM)
- KDM Analytics
- NoMagic
- Unisys
- Since adoption of the Knowledge Discovery Metamodel by the OMG in 2006, several companies have announced upcoming support of KDM in their products.
