Recent News

22 Jan 16

DMTF Releases CIM 2.45

The DMTF recently published the latest release of the Common Information Model (CIM) Schema, version 2.45This widely used standard provides a common definition of management information for systems, networks, applications and services, and allows for extensions.

20 Jan 16

DMTF Presents at ETSI Workshop on Information Modeling for Network Functions Virtualization

Last week the DMTF participated in ETSI’s Industry Specification Group for Network Functions Virtualization (ETSI NFV) ground-breaking workshop on aligning cloud-centric and network-centric initiatives to ensure successful realization of NFV through automation. The workshop, hosted by CableLabs in Louisville, Colorado, brought together leading Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and Open Source communities in an ‘NFV Village.’

12 Jan 16

OSDDC Incubator Releases White Paper

The Open Software Defined Data Center (OSDDC) Incubator recently released the white paper“Software Defined Data Center Definition 1.0,” reviewing industry standards for the SDDC. The paper outlines use cases, definitions, and identifies existing standards gaps, as well as possible architectures for the various implementations of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC).

16 Dec 15

Get to Know DMTF’s New VP of Membership

We are thrilled to welcome Mark Nicolas to his role within the DMTF. Mark became involved with the DMTF through the Scalable Platforms Management Forum and then continued as the Board of Directors representative from Emerson Network Power in April 2015.

11 Dec 15

DMTF China Chapter to Host Session at 5th China Cloud Computing Standards and Application Conference

The 5th China Cloud Computing Standards and Application Conference  will take place in Beijing, China on December 15th, 2015. During the conference, DMTF China Chapter will host a session presenting DMTF standards. 

8 Dec 15

DMTF Announces 2015 Star Award and Super Star Award Recipients

Each year, the DMTF Star Awards Program recognizes members who have demonstrated great value to the organization through the dedication of their time and effort to advance DMTF standards and initiatives.

1 Dec 15

DMTF to Represent Redfish at Software-Defined Infrastructure Summit 2015

Attending SDI15? Stop by DMTF booth #301 from December 2-3 at the Santa Clara Convention Center to learn more about Redfish and talk to DMTF representatives about the standard and what’s coming next. Follow us on Twitter throughout the event @DMTF #redfish.

18 Nov 15

DMTF Presents Cloud Infrastructure Management Interface Demo at 2015 OpenStack Summit Tokyo

Recently, on behalf of the Cloud Management Working Group, Mark Carlson presented a demo on DMTF’s Cloud Infrastructure Management Interface at the OpenStack Summit in Tokyo, Japan. Since its adoption as an International Organization for Standardization standard last spring, CIMI has gained ongoing popularity.

6 Nov 15

Free Webinar, “Managing Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Using DMTF Standards,” is Now Available On-Demand

In case you missed it, the free webinar, “Managing Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Using DMTF Standards” is now available on-demand in the DMTF Learning Center. Presented by DMTF Vice President of Technology Hemal Shah, the webinar covers the applicability of existing and upcoming DMTF technologies and standards to Network Function Virtualization  Infrastructure management.  Find this and all of DMTF’s past live events directly on the DMTF BrightTALK channel

3 Nov 15

Rescheduled! Join Us for a Free Webinar, “Managing Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Using DMTF Standards”

The October 30 live webinar, “Managing Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Using DMTF Standards” is rescheduled for November 6. Register now to join the live webinar on managing Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFV) using DMTF standards. Presented by DMTF Vice President of Technology Hemal Shah, the presentation covers the applicability of existing and upcoming DMTF technologies and standards to NFV Infrastructure management.  

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