At this meeting, we established a general timetable for the project, consolidated the list of transactions and formed smaller working groups that will focus on developing draft schemas. The drafts will be reviewed at our next meeting on May 4. The draft and review process will be iterative, but we intend to publish the initial set of standards no later than June 30. Spheric Media is also participating but was unable to attend the meeting. VCI initiated the discussion by contacting representatives from companies that had previously stated their commitment to open standards, as well as an interest in participating in the development of those standards.
All interested organizations are welcome to participate.
They should simply contact any member of the group. The other way for companies to participate is through the public review and comment. We will be proactive about sending draft schemas out to relevant organizations, such as TVB board members and other system providers. TVB is very supportive of our efforts. They endorse the approach we are taking and they have made recommendations on people and organizations that should be involved in the process.