01319nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245004800055210004800103260004200151520095000193100001801143856003601161       2008                        eng d  a1913-610200aDriving Innovation Through Interoperability0 aDriving Innovation Through Interoperability  aOttawabTalent First Networkc12/20083 aToday's difficult economic environment provides a time of change where information technology matters more than ever. As business and service delivery leaders look to become even more effective and efficient in meeting their client's expectations, they are increasingly looking to electronic channels as an integral element of their business strategies. Regrettably, the ever increasing pace of technological change often disconnects the technology from the business requirements. This disconnection hides technology innovations from the business and has a broader impact of preventing business innovation.

This article discusses the role service oriented architecture and interoperability can play in keeping an organization innovative and competitive. We also discuss Microsoft's interoperability principles, its commitment to its open source community, and the benefits of embracing openness as part of an organization's business strategy.1 aWeigelt, John  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/215