TR291I Utility – Intent Extension Model v3.6.0

The utility intent extension model specified in this document introduces utility information to be added into an intent. Utility information specifies a function to be used to map the values of a metric into a utility score. This utility score is a measure of business value. Having this information in the intent and associated with requirements expressed with the same metrics allows an intent owner to convey its notion of business value and its preferences to the intent handler. It is doing so in a quantifiable way that is directly enabling calculation within the intent handler for making optimization and conflict resolution decisions.