2. Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary should be referenced for terms not defined in this document.
2.1. Contract
The relationship between provider and consumer when an Offer is accepted by a consumer and an instance of the Digital Product created.
Note: Contract is defined in detail in Section 4.2.3.
2.2. Digital Product
A service, physical item, or digital item that provides an agreed and specific outcome for a consumer, and that incorporates and requires software to realize that outcome.
Note: Digital Product is defined in detail in Section 4.2.
2.3. Digital Product Backbone Data Object
A key data object in the IT4IT Reference Architecture that annotates an aspect of the Digital Product model in its planning, development, consumable, or running state.
Note: Digital Product Backbone data object is defined in detail in Section 11.7.8.
2.4. Functional Component
The smallest unit of technology that can stand on its own and be useful as a whole to a Digital Practitioner (or IT organization)
Note: Functional component is defined in detail in Section 11.7.4.
2.5. Key Data Object
Data (records, information, and so on) that annotate or model an aspect of a Digital Product being planned, developed, offered, or consumed.
Note: Key data object is defined in detail in Section 11.7.5.
2.6. Service Offer
Possible Service Contract terms as perceived by the potential consumer of a Digital Product Instance.
Note: Service Offer is defined in detail in Section 4.2.2.
2.7. Service Offer Backbone Data Object
A key data object in the IT4IT Reference Architecture that controls and defines the consumption of a Digital Product.
Note: Service Offer Backbone data object is defined in detail in Section 11.7.9.
2.8. System
Technology components of a Digital Product Instance that will be managed by the provider.
Note: System is defined in detail in Section 4.2.1.
2.9. System of Record
A synonym for a system that contains and/or controls authoritative source data.
Note: System of record is defined in detail in Section 11.7.6.
2.10. Value Network
A construct that defines the relationships across the value-creating functions that deliver value.
Note: Value Network is defined in detail in Section 11.7.1.
2.11. Value Stream
The key value-creating activities for discrete areas within the Value Network where some unit of net value is created or added to the Digital Product as it progresses through its lifecycle
Note: Value stream is defined in detail in Section 11.7.2.