interoperability
noun
in·ter·op·er·a·bil·i·ty
ˌin-tər-ˌä-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: ability of a system (such as a weapons system) to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system
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When developing innovations for mission-critical applications, having connectedness and interoperability be a key driver from the start will allow new technologies to advance in ways that benefit humanity.
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Kalyn Sims, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
From the lack of an audience, to the clunky, uncomfortable, and prohibitively expensive VR hardware, or the lack of interoperability, the promise of the metaverse from 2021 simply isn’t holding true in 2024.
—Webb Wright, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
That means tearing down artificial walls and moving toward a more unified approach to identity security—one that prioritizes visibility, communication and interoperability.
—Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Oracle’s competitor, Epic, has long been accused of dragging its feet around interoperability efforts, and Oracle has not been afraid to call the company out.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kalyn Sims, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
From the lack of an audience, to the clunky, uncomfortable, and prohibitively expensive VR hardware, or the lack of interoperability, the promise of the metaverse from 2021 simply isn’t holding true in 2024.
—Webb Wright, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
That means tearing down artificial walls and moving toward a more unified approach to identity security—one that prioritizes visibility, communication and interoperability.
—Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Oracle’s competitor, Epic, has long been accused of dragging its feet around interoperability efforts, and Oracle has not been afraid to call the company out.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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