Computers and processors of the near future could incorporate RapidIO technology, an interconnect architecture that provides high speed data transfer between on- and off-chip components. The RapidIO Trade Association is an industry-wide collaboration that is developing the technology. Among the resources provided on the association's Web site, the most useful are the white paper, which gives a high-level description of the technology, and complete specifications that illustrate architectural features and performance characteristics. The association periodically publishes an online newsletter, and breaking news and press releases are continually posted on the main Web page.