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Global Reference Architecture (GRA) Framework, Version 1.9.1

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The Global Reference Architecture (GRA) Framework—is a conceptual framework for Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) that is based on an industry standard, the OASIS SOA Reference Model, which was developed by a committee of industry and government SOA experts, including some of the Global Infrastructure/Standards Working Group (GISWG) members who authored the GRA. The Framework defines a set of key concepts in a standard way, so that across the country, justice practitioners and their industry partners can adopt a consistent vocabulary for communicating about SOA. The framework also provides a jumping-off point for the rest of the broader reference architecture, by identifying areas where the community needs more thorough standards and guidelines. 

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Formal Document Title Global Reference Architecture (GRA) Framework, Version 1.9
Author Global Standards Council
Date Approved By GAC 11/1/2012
Version Number 1.9.1
Pages 43
File Format Portable Document Format
File Size 3.1 MB

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