66 -- AUTOMATIC TEST SYSTEM WORKSHOP

The Department of Defense Automatic Test System Management Board's NxTest Integrated Product Team is organizing an XML Standardization Workshop focused on Automatic Test XML (ATML) applications and interfaces. Scheduled for May 28-30, 2002 in Bowie, Maryland, the workshop aims to initiate the process of setting an industry standard for ATML and XML in automated testing systems. The government will begin with a presentation on ATML/XML standardization, after which industry participants will have the opportunity to actively contribute by leading or participating in working groups. The event will take place at Altair's facility, and companies interested in participating must submit a request with their organization name and a point of contact to Mark Hanchey by May 23, 2002, with attendance limited to two representatives per company. This workshop is strictly informational and not a solicitation for proposals or an indication of upcoming contracts, and no funding will be provided for participation. The schedule spans three days with specific session times, and the focus is on collaborative development of standards to enhance interoperability and efficiency in automatic test systems. Any questions or requests to join should be directed to Mark Hanchey, underscoring the collaborative, government-facilitated nature of this standardization effort within the Department of Defense's framework.