Introduction: Semantech Inc. Capabilities Profile Semantech Inc. is a small, woman-owned business founded in 2006. The company is located near Dayton, Ohio. Since our inception we have supported clients in a variety of industries nationwide. Our charter is to provide enterprise-level solutions and to develop innovative approaches to better solve IT’s most troubling problems. Our underlying premise is founded upon the realization that traditional IT is largely an exercise in chaotic semantics. The unification of process, logic and data is Semantic Integration or Semantic IT. Slide 2

Semantech Inc. is a small, woman-owned business founded in 2006. The company is located near Dayton, Ohio. Since our inception we have supported clients in a variety of industries nationwide.

Our charter is to provide enterprise-level solutions and to develop innovative approaches to better solve IT’s most troubling problems.

Our underlying premise is founded upon the realization that traditional IT is largely an exercise in chaotic semantics. The unification of process, logic and data is Semantic Integration or Semantic IT.

Slide 3 Semantics, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “ 1: the study of meanings: a: the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development b (1): semiotic (2): a branch of semiotic dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to and including theories of denotation, extension, naming, and truth .” Semantics in IT can be characterized / represented by: All meaning inherent within IT systems & processes. The set of emerging Semantic Standards & Tools. The emergence of agile enterprise integration strategies and practices designed to leverage Semantics. Introduction: What is Semantics?

Semantics, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

“ 1: the study of meanings: a: the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development b (1): semiotic (2): a branch of semiotic dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to and including theories of denotation, extension, naming, and truth .”

Semantics in IT can be characterized / represented by:

All meaning inherent within IT systems & processes.

The set of emerging Semantic Standards & Tools.

The emergence of agile enterprise integration strategies and practices designed to leverage Semantics.

Introduction: What is Semantic IT? What are the practical implications of Semantic IT? Why is it a big deal, isn’t it just another fad? Is it the same as the Semantic Web? Implication 1 – A single set of inter-related methodologies and tools can be applied to manage all aspects of IT; the Holy Grail of IT. The Semantic Abstraction layer is EA, is governance, etc. Implication 2 – All data is information, all information is data (structured, unstructured, static, dynamic etc.). No, it’s not the same as the Semantic Web, it is in fact a more pervasive extension of some of the same ideas first expressed by proponents of Semantic Web (the folks who gave us the Internet). Slide 4

What are the practical implications of Semantic IT? Why is it a big deal, isn’t it just another fad? Is it the same as the Semantic Web?

Implication 1 – A single set of inter-related methodologies and tools can be applied to manage all aspects of IT; the Holy Grail of IT. The Semantic Abstraction layer is EA, is governance, etc.

Implication 2 – All data is information, all information is data (structured, unstructured, static, dynamic etc.).

No, it’s not the same as the Semantic Web, it is in fact a more pervasive extension of some of the same ideas first expressed by proponents of Semantic Web (the folks who gave us the Internet).

Slide 5 Introduction: Where We’ve Applied our Charter Semantech Inc. is a Solutions Integrator. We are not a product company, but are partnered with many leading-edge vendors and other SI’s as well. Our clients include: The Department of Defense The Department of Homeland Security The Federation Aviation Administration Our projects have included: SOA Strategy & Architecture for USAF Cyber Command Legacy System Migration & SOA Architecture for the US Coast Guard Data & SOA Architecture for ICAO & FAA Aeronautical Information Management [NEXTgen] Initiative.

Semantech Inc. is a Solutions Integrator. We are not a product company, but are partnered with many leading-edge vendors and other SI’s as well.

Our clients include:

The Department of Defense

The Department of Homeland Security

The Federation Aviation Administration

Our projects have included:

SOA Strategy & Architecture for USAF Cyber Command

Legacy System Migration & SOA Architecture for the US Coast Guard

Data & SOA Architecture for ICAO & FAA Aeronautical Information Management [NEXTgen] Initiative.

Introduction: About Me, Stephen Lahanas Co-owner, Co-founder Semantech Inc. Lead Enterprise Architect on the FAA AIM Initiative Lead Enterprise Services Architect, USAF GCIC (Cyber Command) CIO, Enterprise Consulting Practice Director, Navstar Inc. Chief Engineer, WSMIS, USAF Decision Support PMO for Logistics Lead Engineer, FEDM, USAF FN Data Warehouse Project Lead Enterprise Architect, DHS / USCG C2 Convergence Initiative Lead Enterprise Architect, US Army AENIA NETOPS & APC Projects Senior Architect, Cisco System’s E-learning Architecture Team Senior Engineer, Principle Information Architect for USAF GCSS-AF HIP Project. Senior Consultant & Architect on other projects for: Comair VW of America Lucent Technologies Cincom Slide 6

Co-owner, Co-founder Semantech Inc.

Lead Enterprise Architect on the FAA AIM Initiative

Lead Enterprise Services Architect, USAF GCIC (Cyber Command)

CIO, Enterprise Consulting Practice Director, Navstar Inc.

Chief Engineer, WSMIS, USAF Decision Support PMO for Logistics

Lead Engineer, FEDM, USAF FN Data Warehouse Project

Lead Enterprise Architect, DHS / USCG C2 Convergence Initiative

Lead Enterprise Architect, US Army AENIA NETOPS & APC Projects

Senior Architect, Cisco System’s E-learning Architecture Team

Senior Engineer, Principle Information Architect for USAF GCSS-AF HIP Project.

Senior Consultant & Architect on other projects for:

Comair

VW of America

Lucent Technologies

Cincom

Our Partners… The Teksouth Corporation Accept Software Revelytix Object River Opnet LogiXML ASI-NET Tower Software Enterprise Elements Vilox Our list of partners is expanding; we are in discussions with BEA / Oracle, ESS, Semantic Arts, Qbase, BAE, CSC, Microsoft and others. As solution integrators, we realize the importance of having a wide range of world-class vendors to support all aspects of our work. Slide 7

The Teksouth Corporation

Accept Software

Revelytix

Object River

Opnet

LogiXML

ASI-NET

Tower Software

Enterprise Elements

Vilox

Why We’re Different… Slide 8 We’re small, yet we think big. Our preferred scope is the very large enterprise. We believe that Innovation is not the exception, but rather the rule. Our company is built upon it. We evolve to improve, we invent to excel. We believe that the most effective IT practices and solutions are Proactive, with elements of leading edge capabilities to better prepare clients for change. We thrive on challenge – we seek it out in order to help evolve our solutions and the IT industry.

We’re small, yet we think big. Our preferred scope is the very large enterprise.

We believe that Innovation is not the exception, but rather the rule. Our company is built upon it. We evolve to improve, we invent to excel.

We believe that the most effective IT practices and solutions are Proactive, with elements of leading edge capabilities to better prepare clients for change.

We thrive on challenge – we seek it out in order to help evolve our solutions and the IT industry.

What We Do… Slide 9 Applied Enterprise Strategy Theory is great, practical application is better. Our Strategy engagements are Always combined with follow-on execution to ensure expectations are realized. Actionable Enterprise Architecture EA w/ out links to program and solution design is of little value. All of our EA efforts are linked to Actionable execution. Agile Model Driven Design (Services, Data, Process & Infrastructure) The details count too. Full spectrum design reduces risk. Semantic Solutions & Enterprise Semantic Integration

Applied Enterprise Strategy

Theory is great, practical application is better. Our Strategy engagements are Always combined with follow-on execution to ensure expectations are realized.

Actionable Enterprise Architecture

EA w/ out links to program and solution design is of little value. All of our EA efforts are linked to Actionable execution.

Agile Model Driven Design (Services, Data, Process & Infrastructure)

The details count too. Full spectrum design reduces risk.

Semantic Solutions & Enterprise Semantic Integration

Slide 10 An Overview of Our Consulting Practices We realized at the inception of our company that practice methodologies cannot be effectively automated without understanding how the underlying data is aligned and managed. This is an “Industry Agnostic” situation. The simplest way to align the process data inherent within a methodology is through a “Semantic Layer,” and the alignment extends across all of them. Our Practices are: Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) Services Oriented Integration (SOI) Dynamic Learning Orchestration (DLO) Semantic Integration (SI) the over-archiving view

We realized at the inception of our company that practice methodologies cannot be effectively automated without understanding how the underlying data is aligned and managed. This is an “Industry Agnostic” situation.

The simplest way to align the process data inherent within a methodology is through a “Semantic Layer,” and the alignment extends across all of them.

Our Practices are:

Program Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Services Oriented Integration (SOI)

Dynamic Learning Orchestration (DLO)

Semantic Integration (SI) the over-archiving view

Slide 11 PLM Defined – Program Lifecycle Management It is a “Lifecycle of Lifecycles,” in other words a Lifecycle specifically designed to encompass and support the full range of elements that constitute an enterprise IT environment. It is not meant to fully replace the other PLMs, but rather to unify them within the context of the ePMO and the enterprise itself: Program Lifecycle Management Portfolio Lifecycle Management Project Lifecycle Management Product Lifecycle Management Process Lifecycle Management PLM provides a unified data framework upon which all ePMO processes can be automated & integrated.

It is a “Lifecycle of Lifecycles,” in other words a Lifecycle specifically designed to encompass and support the full range of elements that constitute an enterprise IT environment.

It is not meant to fully replace the other PLMs, but rather to unify them within the context of the ePMO and the enterprise itself:

Program Lifecycle Management

Portfolio Lifecycle Management

Project Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management

Process Lifecycle Management

PLM provides a unified data framework upon which all ePMO processes can be automated & integrated.

PLM Slide 12

PLM Slide 13

Services Oriented Integration – This is a recognition of the current limitations of SOA and what needs to be added to it in order to fulfill expectations for enterprise integration. SO A & SO E & SO F – Architecture , Environment and Federation all require Integration to work properly together. Semantics bind them all… SOA Standards in themselves do not solve most integration issues for us, it is still our task to solve the difficult problems using the best tools available. SOI thus represents; methodology, best practices and specific design conventions for enterprise integration based upon a shared semantic foundation. Slide 14 SOI Defined – Services Oriented Integration

Services Oriented Integration – This is a recognition of the current limitations of SOA and what needs to be added to it in order to fulfill expectations for enterprise integration.

SO A & SO E & SO F – Architecture , Environment and Federation all require Integration to work properly together. Semantics bind them all…

SOA Standards in themselves do not solve most integration issues for us, it is still our task to solve the difficult problems using the best tools available.

SOI thus represents; methodology, best practices and specific design conventions for enterprise integration based upon a shared semantic foundation.

SOI Slide 15

Slide 16 DLO Defined – Dynamic Learning Orchestration DLO is based on the premise that the entire universe of information is fair game and that all real-life contexts are in fact learning contexts. KM is a Learning process. Dynamic Learning Orchestration is a philosophy, a methodology and a reference architecture. The philosophy proposes that learners can & do have the ability to determine their own curriculums and that this learner-driven approach enhances motivation. The DLO methodology states that an organization can unify many if not all disparate knowledge-focused processes within the context of an evolutionary, Learning Enterprise.

DLO is based on the premise that the entire universe of information is fair game and that all real-life contexts are in fact learning contexts. KM is a Learning process.

Dynamic Learning Orchestration is a philosophy, a methodology and a reference architecture.

The philosophy proposes that learners can & do have the ability to determine their own curriculums and that this learner-driven approach enhances motivation.

The DLO methodology states that an organization can unify many if not all disparate knowledge-focused processes within the context of an evolutionary, Learning Enterprise.

DLO Slide 17

Slide 18 Semantic IT & Enterprise Architecture At Semantech, we view Enterprise Architecture differently than most other EA providers - we see EA as an Agile, Actionable and Relevant Foundation for all follow-on architecture and solution activities. All of our EA engagements begin with definition of the Enterprise Semantic Foundation. This abstraction layer allows us to map all other EA frameworks, design paradigms and existing capabilities into a unified picture of the enterprise, past present and future. The practices of Semantic IT build upon that foundation developed during the EA engagement.

At Semantech, we view Enterprise Architecture differently than most other EA providers - we see EA as an Agile, Actionable and Relevant Foundation for all follow-on architecture and solution activities.

All of our EA engagements begin with definition of the Enterprise Semantic Foundation. This abstraction layer allows us to map all other EA frameworks, design paradigms and existing capabilities into a unified picture of the enterprise, past present and future.

The practices of Semantic IT build upon that foundation developed during the EA engagement.

Enterprise Architecture is The Ultimate Semantic Exercise… Slide 19

Slide 20 Semantic IT & Analytics Most IT systems / solutions / services are built to extract meaning from data. In most cases, the determination of what is to be extracted & how is pre-determined or static. This model does not match how end users require answers or meaning. Most people want to be able to explore possibilities, follow-up interesting results and analyze the complete set of factors which influence their daily routine. Semantic IT will lead to “dynamic discovery” solutions with Internet-like capabilities.

Most IT systems / solutions / services are built to extract meaning from data.

In most cases, the determination of what is to be extracted & how is pre-determined or static.

This model does not match how end users require answers or meaning. Most people want to be able to explore possibilities, follow-up interesting results and analyze the complete set of factors which influence their daily routine.

Semantic IT will lead to “dynamic discovery” solutions with Internet-like capabilities.

Slide 21 Examples of “Applied” Semantic IT We believe that the practices we’ve developed are applicable to any / every industry. We’ve built those practices by grouping like sets of solutions, methodologies and practices into consolidated units. Thusfar, we have employed these practices successfully in multiple environments on several very high profile projects. While stakeholders considered these efforts to be cutting-edge, they were surprised how effectively they helped merged existing capabilities and processes.

We believe that the practices we’ve developed are applicable to any / every industry. We’ve built those practices by grouping like sets of solutions, methodologies and practices into consolidated units.

Thusfar, we have employed these practices successfully in multiple environments on several very high profile projects.

While stakeholders considered these efforts to be cutting-edge, they were surprised how effectively they helped merged existing capabilities and processes.

Slide 22 Case 1 – The FAA AIM Initiative “ AIM” stands for Aeronautical Information Management and represents part of the Next Generation IT solution for managing civil aviation data. AIM is meant to be a replacement for AIS, Aeronautical Information Services, which is a product-focused IT solution based upon ICAO requirements delineated in Annex 15. Semantech Inc. developed a visionary architecture to support global integration of dozens of AIM Initiatives as well as an initial Data Services Framework design to support legacy consolidation & transformation of dozen’s of FAA systems.

“ AIM” stands for Aeronautical Information Management and represents part of the Next Generation IT solution for managing civil aviation data.

AIM is meant to be a replacement for AIS, Aeronautical Information Services, which is a product-focused IT solution based upon ICAO requirements delineated in Annex 15.

Semantech Inc. developed a visionary architecture to support global integration of dozens of AIM Initiatives as well as an initial Data Services Framework design to support legacy consolidation & transformation of dozen’s of FAA systems.

AIM Slide 23

Case 2 – USAF Cyber Command Slide 24 Semantech Inc. helped to define aspects of the USAF’s newest Major Command… Generic Definition : Cyberspace is a domain characterized by the use of electronics and the electromagnetic spectrum to store, modify, and exchange data via networked systems and associated physical infrastructures. Cyber-warfare : Cyber-warfare (also known as cybernetic war, or cyberwar) is the use of computers and the Internet in conducting warfare in cyberspace. A New Reality : The truth is that “Cyberspace” is an ambiguous term grouping together a hybrid set of capabilities enabled through various communications technologies. Those capabilities viewed synergistically, though, extend beyond the enabling mediums.

Semantech Inc. helped to define aspects of the USAF’s newest Major Command…

Generic Definition : Cyberspace is a domain characterized by the use of electronics and the electromagnetic spectrum to store, modify, and exchange data via networked systems and associated physical infrastructures.

Cyber-warfare : Cyber-warfare (also known as cybernetic war, or cyberwar) is the use of computers and the Internet in conducting warfare in cyberspace.

A New Reality : The truth is that “Cyberspace” is an ambiguous term grouping together a hybrid set of capabilities enabled through various communications technologies. Those capabilities viewed synergistically, though, extend beyond the enabling mediums.

USAF Slide 25

Case 3 – USCG C2 Convergence Initiative Slide 26 Semantech Inc. supported the integration of multiple Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (FEAF, DoDAF, Zachman) and systems across both DoD and DHS. We developed a set of semantically-driven processes to support IT governance for the Coast Guard. We designed an initial framework for agency-wide SOA Transformation with an initial focus on Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). We supported development of a comprehensive IT strategy for all USCG C2 systems.

Semantech Inc. supported the integration of multiple Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (FEAF, DoDAF, Zachman) and systems across both DoD and DHS.

We developed a set of semantically-driven processes to support IT governance for the Coast Guard.

We designed an initial framework for agency-wide SOA Transformation with an initial focus on Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).

We supported development of a comprehensive IT strategy for all USCG C2 systems.

USCG Slide 27

Applied Semantics 101: Overview Slide 28 We’ve been talking a lot about Semantics, so what does that really mean ? The following slides will present a basic overview of the tools, concepts and techniques associated with Semantic IT. This is not meant to be an exhaustive examination of the topic. Keep in mind, though, that there is currently an explosion of technologies coming out that are either fully or partially focused on providing Semantic Solutions. The field is and will likely continue to be one of the most dynamic growth areas in IT over the next five to ten years.

We’ve been talking a lot about Semantics, so what does that really mean ?

The following slides will present a basic overview of the tools, concepts and techniques associated with Semantic IT. This is not meant to be an exhaustive examination of the topic.

Keep in mind, though, that there is currently an explosion of technologies coming out that are either fully or partially focused on providing Semantic Solutions. The field is and will likely continue to be one of the most dynamic growth areas in IT over the next five to ten years.

Applied Semantics 101: Ontologies, Taxonomies & Vocabularies Slide 29

Applied Semantics 101: RDF Slide 30 RDF models knowledge, not data entities. It is a W3C standard designed to enable semantic reasoning across the “Internet Cloud.” RDF can be used as a foundation for more sophisticated Ontology description (OWL, RDFS). Data schemas can be integrated real-time by merging RDF graphs. RDF was designed to model metadata.

RDF models knowledge, not data entities. It is a W3C standard designed to enable semantic reasoning across the “Internet Cloud.”

Applied Semantics 101: OWL Slide 31 OWL or the “Web Ontology Language” is a family of knowledge representation languages. OWL Lite – Least powerful version OWL DL – “Description Language” OWL Full – Has the most support for RDF, but is considered too powerful for current reasoning tools. All varieties of OWL use RDF as their syntax. Instances are declared in RDF using RDF descriptions. Both are built using XML and can apply XSLTs and more to them. OWL builds Ontologies using Classes, Properties & Axioms and can employ RDF vocabularies. It is often used now to capture complex organizational vocabularies.

OWL or the “Web Ontology Language” is a family of knowledge representation languages.

OWL Lite – Least powerful version

OWL DL – “Description Language”

OWL Full – Has the most support for RDF, but is considered too powerful for current reasoning tools.

All varieties of OWL use RDF as their syntax. Instances are declared in RDF using RDF descriptions. Both are built using XML and can apply XSLTs and more to them.

OWL builds Ontologies using Classes, Properties & Axioms and can employ RDF vocabularies. It is often used now to capture complex organizational vocabularies.

Slide 32 Applied Semantics 101: Semantic Visualization There are dozens of visualization tools available today that support semantics. These tools include mind maps, concept maps, OWL, RDF, RDFS, SPARQL editors and more…

Applied Semantics 101: Semantic Query - SPARQL Slide 33 SPARQL is a SQL-like query language for RDF. It is a W3C standard, recently approved. SPARQL facilitates: Federating information from multiple Web sites (mashups) Federating information from multiple enterprise databases (e.g. manufacturing and customer relationship management and shipping systems) Federating information between internal and external systems RDF serves as the lingua franca in which data from disparate database systems can be represented. SPARQL, then, is the query language for that data. SPARQL hides the details of a system's particular structural details. This reduces costs and increases robustness of solutions utilizing SPARQL.

SPARQL is a SQL-like query language for RDF. It is a W3C standard, recently approved. SPARQL facilitates:

Federating information from multiple Web sites (mashups)

Federating information from multiple enterprise databases (e.g. manufacturing and customer relationship management and shipping systems)

Federating information between internal and external systems

RDF serves as the lingua franca in which data from disparate database systems can be represented. SPARQL, then, is the query language for that data. SPARQL hides the details of a system's particular structural details. This reduces costs and increases robustness of solutions utilizing SPARQL.

Slide 35 Semantic Solutions We have been involved in helping to develop specific solutions over the past year. These include: The “Dynamic Data Warehouse” – in partnership with the Teksouth Corporation. A revolutionary approach to Data Analytics. The Virtual “HealthCare Portfolio” - in partnership with the Teksouth Corporation. A holistic and open architecture to merge and manage medical data. The “Learning Enterprise Framework” – This represents integrated Learning + KM + Collaboration + ECM solution based on DLO.

We have been involved in helping to develop specific solutions over the past year. These include:

The “Dynamic Data Warehouse” – in partnership with the Teksouth Corporation. A revolutionary approach to Data Analytics.

The Virtual “HealthCare Portfolio” - in partnership with the Teksouth Corporation. A holistic and open architecture to merge and manage medical data.

The “Learning Enterprise Framework” – This represents integrated Learning + KM + Collaboration + ECM solution based on DLO.

Charting the Future Slide 34 What will the future hold for IT? We’re not interested in making predictions, rather we are dedicated to pursuing our vision of how we think IT should evolve. Our vision is borne out of a desire to meet long ignored stakeholder expectations about what technology can do for their organizations. The highest value of Semantic IT lies in its user focus. We believe that end users have as much to contribute to the solutions that drive their business as any developer if not more. We are confident that our set of solutions will bring users closer to the enterprise.

What will the future hold for IT?

We’re not interested in making predictions, rather we are dedicated to pursuing our vision of how we think IT should evolve. Our vision is borne out of a desire to meet long ignored stakeholder expectations about what technology can do for their organizations.

The highest value of Semantic IT lies in its user focus. We believe that end users have as much to contribute to the solutions that drive their business as any developer if not more. We are confident that our set of solutions will bring users closer to the enterprise.

Slide 36 Contact Information Thank You… For more information, contact: Stephen Lahanas [email_address] (937) 554-4673