ORCAS is a framework for developing automated reasoning and AI applications using reusable software components. Some example applications are resource allocation, scheduling, optimization, and stock forecasting. The goal is to make AI accessible to small and mid-sized businesses. Key technologies include constraint solving. Specific applications discussed include alloc.it for resource allocation, schedule.it for scheduling, and optimize.it for optimization. uknow.it is proposed as an online platform for collaboratively developing and sharing domain ontologies and performing reasoning over the models. Various business models are proposed including paid subscriptions and advertising.

1. ORCAS Applications, Markets and Business Models Jacques Robin Jairson Vitorino