Government role in developing an interoperability ecosystem

ABSTRACT

The article describes the five facets of the interoperability ecosystem and offers insight into a constructive role for governments in facilitating each aspect individually, as well as in promoting the interoperability ecosystem as a whole.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
  K.5 LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTING
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

General Terms:
Economics, Human Factors, Legal Aspects, Management, Standardization, Theory

Keywords:
culture, economy, government, interoperability, law, politics, public policy, social theory, society, standards