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= We Need to Focus on Business Processes =

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== Abstract ==

The barrier to interoperability between software applications is not technology.  The barrier is business processes.

== Business Processes ==

Up till now we have been focusing on technology.  

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''' Fig 1 - Problem Space '''

We have lots of technology

  * Excel
  * Oracle and SQL Server Databases
  * Java
  * ...
  * Commercial Mapping Software

What is the Problem?

It is:

  * The costs of setup and configuration
  * Repeating costs for setup and configuration
  * The cost of interpretation (information ambiguity)
  * Exposed complexity
  * The new global, distributed work execution model amplifies the problem
  * Aging Workforce


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''' Fig 2 - A New Approach'''


We need to focus on Information Modeling.

The sun will shine brighter, and God will smile on us.

[OK, so I need some help here... GPR]

Ideas
  * Senior management has to agree to this
  * IT folks from the business partners need to get together


== Next ==

There are a number of issues associated with the need for interoperability, or with current attempts at interoperability.  This section shows how ISO 15926 will help.

 [wiki:ISO15926Primer_Benefits How ISO 15926 Will Make Your Life Easier]

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