Join the Consortium of AI Terminology for MSPs and IT Pros (CAT-MIP) and help shape the future of AI-driven automation in the MSP and IT industry!

Why Join?

• Collaborate with leading vendors and professionals to standardize terminology for AI and automation.
• Contribute your expertise to a shared dictionary that will streamline integrations and improve interoperability across platforms.
• Be part of a community driving innovation and best practices for AI adoption in managed services.

Who Should Join?

• MSPs, IT professionals, vendors, and those passionate about AI, automation, and industry collaboration.

How You Can Contribute

• Submit new terms and definitions relevant to your products or experience.
• Review and suggest improvements to existing terminology.
• Share insights on gaps, synonyms, and evolving industry language.
• Participate in regular meetings and collaborative projects.

Benefits

• Early access to the latest industry terminology standards.
• Networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders.
• Recognition as a contributor to an industry-wide initiative.
• Opportunities to co-author publications, present at conferences, and raise awareness.

Ready to Get Involved?

CAT-MIP Standards Committee Roles & Responsibilities

Board Members

Board Members are stewards of the CAT-MIP terminology standard. They represent a small group of vendors, service providers, and IT professionals committed to shaping the future of AI interoperability across MSP and IT Pro platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the CAT-MIP terminology framework and relationship model.
• Contribute to the supervised learning dataset by validating prompt examples and agent execution logic.
• Identify and prioritize next-phase deliverables that increase value for the ecosystem.
• Attend a 30-minute monthly board meeting to review progress, align on direction, and make decisions.
• Act as champions for the standard within their organizations and the broader community.

Requirements:

• Commit to use the CAT-MIP standards in their products or services.
• Contribute to the evolution of the specification through feedback, term proposals, and validation.

Members

Members are individuals or organizations who share a mutual interest in advancing terminology for MSP and IT Pro environments. They help shape the direction of the standard through engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on proposed terms and relationships.
• Participate in discussions and working groups to refine terminology and use cases.
• Support adoption of the standard within their own environments or communities.

Requirements:

Must engage with the CAT-MIP community through term reviews, feedback, or shared use cases.

Together, we can make AI and automation smoother, smarter, and more accessible for everyone in the industry!