Interoperability and open standards: Difference between revisions

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Interoperability refers to the ability of different systems, devices, or software applications to work together and communicate with each other. It involves the use of common standards, protocols, and interfaces that allow different systems to exchange data and functionality.

Open standards, on the other hand, are technical standards that are developed and maintained by a standards organization and made available to the public on a royalty-free basis. Open standards are designed to be open and transparent, and they are typically developed through a consensus-based process that involves input from a wide range of stakeholders.

There is often overlap between interoperability and open standards, as open standards can be used to facilitate interoperability between different systems. However, it is important to note that not all interoperable systems use open standards, and not all open standards are necessarily interoperable.

In summary, interoperability refers to the ability of different systems to work together and communicate, while open standards are technical standards that are developed and maintained by a standards organization and made available to the public on a royalty-free basis.

Interoperability[edit]

Interoperability refers to the ability of different systems, devices, or software programs to work together and exchange data. Here is an example of interoperability:

Consider a situation where a company uses a customer relationship management (CRM) system to store customer information, and an accounting system to manage financial data. In order for the two systems to work together effectively, they must be able to exchange data. For example, when a customer makes a purchase, the CRM system needs to be able to send the customer's billing information to the accounting system so that it can be recorded properly. If the two systems are interoperable, they will be able to exchange data seamlessly, allowing the company to operate more efficiently.

Open standards[edit]

Here is an example of an open standard:

The Ethernet networking standard is an open standard that defines how computers communicate over a network. It specifies the physical properties of the networking hardware, as well as the protocol for transmitting data over the network. Because it is an open standard, anyone can develop products that conform to the Ethernet specification without having to pay royalties or obtain a license. This has led to widespread adoption of Ethernet in many different types of devices and networks.

Standards[edit]

These standards are used from the IB Computer Science Subject Guide^[2]

Distinguish between interoperability and open standards.

References[edit]

↑ http://www.flaticon.com/
↑ IB Diploma Programme Computer science guide (first examinations 2014). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization. January 2012.

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[2] IB Diploma Programme Computer science guide (first examinations 2014). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization. January 2012.

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 == Interoperability ==
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+Interoperability refers to the ability of different systems, devices, or software programs to work together and exchange data. Here is an example of interoperability:
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-Interoperability is a characteristic of a product or system, whose interfaces are completely understood, to work with other products or systems, at present or future, in either implementation or access, without any restrictions.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interoperability</ref>
+Consider a situation where a company uses a customer relationship management (CRM) system to store customer information, and an accounting system to manage financial data. In order for the two systems to work together effectively, they must be able to exchange data. For example, when a customer makes a purchase, the CRM system needs to be able to send the customer's billing information to the accounting system so that it can be recorded properly. If the two systems are interoperable, they will be able to exchange data seamlessly, allowing the company to operate more efficiently.
-Interoperability describes the extent to which systems and devices can exchange data, and interpret that shared data. For two systems to be interoperable, they must be able to exchange data and subsequently present that data such that it can be understood by a user.<ref>http://www.himss.org/library/interoperability-standards/what-is-interoperability</ref>
 == Open standards ==
-An open standard is a standard that is publicly available and has various rights to use associated with it, and may also have various properties of how it was designed (e.g. open process). There is no single definition and interpretations vary with usage.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_standard</ref>
+Here is an example of an open standard:
+The Ethernet networking standard is an open standard that defines how computers communicate over a network. It specifies the physical properties of the networking hardware, as well as the protocol for transmitting data over the network. Because it is an open standard, anyone can develop products that conform to the Ethernet specification without having to pay royalties or obtain a license. This has led to widespread adoption of Ethernet in many different types of devices and networks.
 == Standards ==