This table rates the depth of partnership with external providers, from an informal approach that treats providers as transient and undervalues the relationship to one where both parties fully appreciate its value, top management staff interact closely, some relevant sensitive commercial information is shared and the two organizations pursue business development projects of common interest. Intermediate levels require regular communication about issues with the product or service and commitment from top management to build the relationship through middle management.
The graph holds this control, the 0 it maps to, and the evidence behind each claim, over MCP and REST.