Standard generalized markup language (SGML) as a basis for an intelligent data management system

Abstract

Since its inception in the late eighties by DoD, the Air Force has been chartered to monitor and implement Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) strategies throughout its infrastructure. On the heals of the CALS movement is the Corporate Information Management (CIM) initiative. This initiative uses a CIM Technical Reference Model that "defines a target framework and profile of standards" for implementing a computing and communication infrastructure that will support portability, scalability, and interoperability of applications.<>