Interoperability Glossary Definition

Term Interoperability
Definition

Interoperability is an Enterprise system characteristic used to evaluate how applications behave, scale, interoperate, recover, and adapt over their lifecycle.

Context & Usage

Architects and procurement teams use this concept when evaluating fit, risk, lifecycle cost, nonfunctional requirements and operational behavior.

Related concepts include Enterprise Architecture, Application Portfolio, Business Capability and Data Governance.

Additional Resource: The Open Group TOGAF Standard.

Categories Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems