2.5. Interoperability Name: Interoperability Statement: Interoperability allows the enterprise to interact, connect and operate with other parties within its business and IT ecosystem in an effective and efficient manner. Rationale: • Changes in the business and IT ecosystem may impact ESDC ability to meet its mandate and achieve its strategic goals. • ESDC collaborates with other parties to meet its mandate and achieve its strategic goals. • ESDC uses the services of 3rd Party Service Providers to meet its mandate and achieve its strategic goals. Implications: Service • Interoperability requirements are defined and considered from the onset of an initiative • Interoperability standards and industry standards must be followed unless there is a compelling business reason to implement a non-standard. • Need to understand all the parties, including their role and responsibilities, that are part of the ESDC business and IT ecosystem. • A party’s role and responsibilities within the ESDC ecosystem is formalized and underpinned by the appropriate vehicle (e.g. legislation, regulation, agreement, etc.). • Need to understand how a party contributes to ESDC meeting its mandate and achieving its strategic goals. References: