DMTF Releases SMBIOS 3.2

The DMTF has released Version 3.2 of the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Reference Specification, the premier standard for delivering management information via system firmware. Since its first release in 1995, the widely implemented SMBIOS standard has simplified the management of more than two billion client and server systems. 

Final Call for Papers – Submit now for the 14th International Conference on Network and Service Management

The deadline to submit a paper for the 14th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is quickly approaching. All papers submissions are due by June 12, 2018.

New Redfish Schema, Specification and Developer Resources Now Available

With the aggressive development of its Redfish^® standard, DMTF continues to address customer use cases and technology in converged IT infrastructure management. An API designed to deliver simple and secure management for hybrid IT and the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC), new versions of the Redfish schema and specification, as well as additional developer resources, are now available. 

New items just released include:

DMTF’s Participation in Japan IT Week a Success

As part of its global standardization work, the DMTF provides resources and information for users and developers worldwide. Recently the organization, along with its Regional Task Force in Japan, participated in the 27^th annual Japan IT Week Spring, May 9-11, 2018, in Tokyo.

DMTF and PICMG Form Alliance

DMTF and the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer Group (PICMG) have formed an alliance to help ensure the two organizations’ standards are coordinated and aligned in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) domain. PICMG is a nonprofit consortium of companies and organizations that collaboratively develop open standards for high performance telecommunications, military, industrial, and general purpose embedded computing applications.

Call for Presentations for SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference

SNIA's Storage Developer Conference (SDC) will take place September 24-27 in Santa Clara, CA, and DMTF members are invited to submit a proposal to speak at SDC 2018.

Speaking at SDC offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure for the work you are doing. Share your knowledge and experience by submitting a proposal for consideration. The deadline to submit a proposal is May 10th.

DMTF, NVMe and SNIA Form Three-Way Alliance

The Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), NVM Express, Inc. and Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) have formed a new three-way alliance to coordinate standards for managing solid state drive (SSD) storage devices.

DMTF Announces Adoption of Redfish by ISO and IEC

DMTF’s Redfish^® standard has been adopted and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as ISO/IEC 30115:2018. With an aggressive development schedule that has resulted in rapid advancement, Redfish’s publication by ISO/IEC as an International standard for Information Technology is expected to further accelerate worldwide adoption and interoperability.

Learn More About the Benefits of DMTF Membership with New Video

Why do organizations join the DMTF, and what are the advantages? In a new on-demand webinar, DMTF shares the Benefits of Membership, including an overview of the organization and its standards efforts, along with an examination of how technology standards help the industry at large.

DMTF Unveils Revamped Education Section of its Website

As part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to maximizing the user experience on its website, DMTF recently revamped the Education area to offer visitors improved navigation and faster access to new materials. Formerly called the Learning Center, DMTF’s new Education section highlights the latest educational information and featured resources with intuitive design and content improvements.