JCA-CIT

Background

Following a successful TSAG Correspondence Group on Conformance and Interoperability Testing (CIT) and two workshops, SG 17 recognized that there was a need for better collaboration and improved sharing of results on CIT among all study groups. SG 17 established a Joint Coordination Activity (JCA) on CIT as a means for facilitating information sharing and collaboration. The JCA-CIT includes participation from relevant ITU-T study groups and relevant outside bodies such as ETSI, ISO and OMA.

At its first meeting of the 2009-2012 study period (Geneva, 28-30 April 2009), TSAG agreed to the continuation of the JCA-CIT with updated terms of reference (see below).

Organization of the JCA-CIT

The JCA-CIT plans to operate during this study period (2009-2012) primarily by electronic means, such as e-mail and conference calls. The Convener is Mr. Ostap Monkewich. This JCA-CIT web page is the place where all documents including the minutes of the meetings will be available.

The JCA-CIT comprises a representative of each study group (see Doc 0). The JCA-CIT will include participation from all interested ITU-T study groups. Representatives from some external organizations (Standards Development Organizations and Forums) will also be invited. These persons will be added to the JCA-CIT mailing list.

The JCA-CIT membership list will be maintained by the ITU TSB and published on this JCA-CIT web page.

Terms of reference

The Terms of Reference (see Related Documents below) of JCA-CIT are consistent with clause 2.2.1 of Recommendation ITU-T A.1.

The objectives of the JCA-CIT are to coordinate:

1. The collection and making available of information about testing activities and testing methodologies
2. Provision of feedback on collected information as appropriate
3. Seeking of input with regard to the implementation of tasks stated in WTSA-08 Resolution 76
4. Development of a common understanding of Conformance vs. Interoperability testing
5. Development of the requirements placed on writing Recommendations to accommodate testing
6. Provision of technical assistance to Rapporteurs and editors writing Recommendations for testing
7. Provision of technical assistance to Rapporteurs and editors writing test specifications
8. Assistance in the interpretation of the X.290- and Z.160/170-series of Recommendations
9. Provision of input towards the evolution of Recommendations that define testing methodology
10. Dissemination of information about testing across other SDOs, e.g. ISO, ETSI
11. Preparation of material for tutorials, workshops, conferences and make presentations as appropriate
12. Promotion of the use of a common terminology and methodology of testing
13. Finding working methods to co-ordinate activities and improve sharing of results
14. Giving guidance on testing in NGN, IPTV, Home Networking and other areas

Related Documents

• COM 17-LS 178 [2005-2008], Establishment of a Joint Coordination Activity on Conformance and Interoperability Testing (JCA-CIT)
• TSAG-R 1 [2009-2012], Annex H, ToR of JCA-CIT
• WTSA-08 Resolution 76, Studies related to conformance and interoperability testing, assistance to developing countries, and a possible future ITU mark programme

Related Workshops and Conferences

• International RANS conference, Moscow, 30 March 2010
• WTSA-08 Resolution 76: Conformance and Interoperability, Paolo Rosa, ITU/TSB
• Second informal workshop on Conformance and Interoperability Testing
• Informal workshop on Conformance and Interoperability Testing
• The evolution of TTCN
• ETSI TTCN-3 Home Page

Contact

Mr Ostap MONKEWICH
18 Delamere Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2S 1G7
Canada
Tel: +1 613 836 4406
Fax: +1 613 836 1403
Email: os.monkewich[at]sympatico.ca

Meetings

• Next meeting:
  28 February 2012
  14h30-16h30 CET
  Electronic meeting
  Agenda: Doc 63 Rev.1

• Last meeting:
  Thursday 30 August 2011
  14h30-15h30
  Electronic meeting
  Report: JCA-CIT Doc 56 Rev.1

 
• JCA-CIT Documents