UML Partners
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UML Partners was a consortium of system integrators and vendors convened in 1996 to specify the Unified Modeling Language
(UML). Initially the consortium was led by Grady Booch
, Ivar Jacobson
, and James Rumbaugh
of Rational Software. The UML Partners' UML 1.0 specification draft was proposed to the Object Management Group
(OMG) in January 1997.
During the same month the UML Partners formed a Semantics Task Force, chaired by Cris Kobryn
, to finalize the semantics of the specification and integrate it with other standardization efforts. The result of this work, UML 1.1, was submitted to the OMG in August 1997 and adopted by the OMG in November 1997.
Unified Modeling Language
Unified Modeling Language is a standardized general-purpose modeling language in the field of object-oriented software engineering. The standard is managed, and was created, by the Object Management Group...
(UML). Initially the consortium was led by Grady Booch
Grady Booch
Grady Booch is an American software engineer. Booch is best known for developing the Unified Modeling Language with Ivar Jacobson and James Rumbaugh. Grady is recognized internationally for his innovative work in software architecture, software engineering, and collaborative development environments...
, Ivar Jacobson
Ivar Jacobson
Ivar Hjalmar Jacobson is a Swedish computer scientist, known as major contributor to UML, Objectory, RUP and aspect-oriented software development.- Biography :...
, and James Rumbaugh
James Rumbaugh
James E. Rumbaugh is an American computer scientist and object methodologist who is best known for his work in creating the Object Modeling Technique and the Unified Modeling Language .- Biography :...
of Rational Software. The UML Partners' UML 1.0 specification draft was proposed to the Object Management Group
Object Management Group
Object Management Group is a consortium, originally aimed at setting standards for distributed object-oriented systems, and is now focused on modeling and model-based standards.- Overview :...
(OMG) in January 1997.
During the same month the UML Partners formed a Semantics Task Force, chaired by Cris Kobryn
Cris Kobryn
Cris Kobryn is an American technologist, system architect and entrepreneur who specializes in advanced software and systems development.-Biography:...
, to finalize the semantics of the specification and integrate it with other standardization efforts. The result of this work, UML 1.1, was submitted to the OMG in August 1997 and adopted by the OMG in November 1997.
Member list
Members of the consortium include:- Digital Equipment CorporationDigital Equipment CorporationDigital Equipment Corporation was a major American company in the computer industry and a leading vendor of computer systems, software and peripherals from the 1960s to the 1990s...
- Hewlett-PackardHewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard Company or HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA that provides products, technologies, softwares, solutions and services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, including...
- i-LogixI-LogixI-Logix was a leading provider of Collaborative Model driven development solutions for systems design through software development focused on real-time embedded applications. Founded in 1987, the Andover, Massachusetts-based company product line enhanced collaboration among engineers, graphically...
- IBMIBMInternational Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
- ICON ComputingICON ComputingICON Computing was a 1990s software service company specializing in object technology, and was part of the UML Partners consortium. They were acquired by Platinum Technology in 1998....
- IntelliCorpIntelliCorp (Software)IntelliCorp is a software company that provides, develops, and markets SAP application lifecycle management, business process management and data management software for SAP customers and partners...
- MCI SystemhouseMCI SystemhouseMCI Systemhouse , a subsidiary of Washington, DC-based MCI Communications Corporation, was the result of the merger of Canadian company SHL Systemhouse with MCI's technical services branch. The new company was formed to provide systems integration and outsourcing services.On February 11, 1999, MCI...
- MicrosoftMicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
- ObjecTimeObjecTimeObjecTime Developer is a software automation tool designed to meet the development needs of real-time software development teams...
- Oracle CorporationOracle CorporationOracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
- Platinum TechnologyPlatinum TechnologyPlatinum Technology Inc. was founded by Andrew Filipowski in 1987 to market and support deployment of database management software products and the applications enabled by database management technology and render related services...
- PtechPtechPtech Inc. was a Quincy, Massachusetts-based provider of business process modeling software that was closed down in late 2003 as a consequence to the media frenzy following the consented search on December 5, 2002 by federal authorities under the auspices of Operation Green Quest...
- Rational SoftwareRational SoftwareRational Machines was founded by Paul Levy and Mike Devlin in 1981 to provide tools to expand the use of modern software engineering practices, particularly explicit modular architecture and iterative development...
- Reich TechnologiesReich TechnologiesReich Technologies was one of the UML Partners, a consortium that was instrumental to the development of standards for the Unified Modeling Language . The CEO for the company represented Reich Technologies on the committee, and was involved in the development of the proposal...
- SofteamSofteamSofteam is a software and consulting company specializing in the integration of new architecture software. It is also a member of UML Partners, a group which was formed to submit proposals to the Object Management Group regarding development of UML, the Unified Modeling Language.-Background:The...
- TaskonTaskonTaskon was a Norwegian IT enterprise which developed systems using object-oriented technology. The company also provided advisory and consultancy services, products, and training within the field of object-oriented systems development...
- Texas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
- UnisysUnisysUnisys Corporation , headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States, and incorporated in Delaware, is a long established business whose core products now involves computing and networking.-History:...