An open system architecture framework for interoperability. (29th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jain, Rashmi; Johnson, Marina; Albizri, Abdullah; Elias, George M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of business information systems. Volume 41:Number 4(2022)
• Page Start: 423
• Page End: 452
• Publication Date: 2022-11-29
• Subjects: open systems -- interoperability requirements -- interoperability types -- interoperability levels -- service oriented architecture -- system integration; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Business -- Periodicals; Business -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Management information systems -- Periodicals; System design -- Periodicals; System analysis -- Periodicals; 651.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-0972

Abstract

The interoperability of systems is a critical factor for firms to make informed operational and strategic decisions and achieve a competitive edge in the marketplace. As a result, open systems that have a higher level of interoperability with secured and stable operations have significant relevance in today's global economy. Interoperability is accomplished through appropriate system architecture and design. Thus, to achieve the open system interoperability, this paper proposes a framework that looks at the system architecture at various levels of abstraction/implementation and identifies the required attributes at each of these levels. This framework can be used as a reference to analyse and determine interoperability requirements at all levels and prioritise the required aspects of interoperability.