FRAME-NET - Framework Architecture Made for Europe - Network
Overview
Background & policy context:
FRAME-NET is a thematic network for ITS architecture. It is formed around the European ITS Framework Architecture. It is focused on enhancing the implementation of ITS in Europe, the interoperability of systems and international continuity of services through the use of the Framework Architecture, which is already extending its influence to national and other architecture deployments.
Objectives:
The network is centred on dissemination, working groups and clustering activities and will closely co-operate with related activities in Europe. It will give guidance to users and co-ordinate on-going activities involving the Framework. Dissemination includes fora, website, the organisation of workshops including the Eastern European countries. Working Groups will address topics related to the deployment, use and evolution of the Framework Architecture and include validation and impact assessment. A liaison with the USA and Japan will be established. An acceptance group of the member states will be formed for strategic guidance and endorsement. All Member States of the EU can participate, even if they join in later. Objectives: The prime objective of FRAME-NET is to co-ordinate and encourage the wide-scale implementation of ITS in Europe through the deployment of the European ITS Framework Architecture.
Methodology:
The aim of this Thematic Network is to provide a focal point for confrontation and co-ordination of ITS architecture-related activities in the whole of Europe. The Framework Architecture was developed by the KAREN project in response to the need for a single reference platform in Europe, which would provide a basis for the development of ITS products and services. A number of national authorities have since started to develop their own national ITS framework architectures, and are adapting KAREN to their own needs. In implementing the Framework, individual countries and users will tend to adopt their own priorities and make their own decisions on investment. In this context, FRAME-NET plays an important role in providing technical guidance, and overall co-ordination to ensure coherence at the European level.
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