The Industry Model
Rational Data created an industry model to support the 3rd layer. The Rational Data industry model consists of a number of organizations, including: The Rational Data Institute of Technology (RDIT), the Guide Training Academy (GTA), Branching Leaf Publications (BLP) and the Academic Standards Institute (a standards organization that evaluates the quality of information and the value of digital property). In addition, there are a number of virtual institutions that perform various functions on the network.