The future of interoperability is poised for significant evolution, driven by the integration of network computing, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, the API economy, cloud computing, and emerging standards. Network computing is enhancing connectivity and data sharing across disparate systems, facilitating more cohesive and efficient operations. AI is transforming how data is analyzed and utilized, enabling smarter decision-making and automation processes that extend beyond individual systems to a network of interconnected devices and platforms. Edge computing, with its capability to process data at or near the source, reduces latency and optimizes bandwidth usage, making it indispensable for real-time applications and the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. The API economy is catalyzing innovation and economic value by enabling seamless interactions between different services and applications through standardized interfaces. Cloud computing continues to provide scalable and flexible infrastructures, supporting the vast and dynamic demands of modern digital services. Also, Quantum computing has the potential to significantly impact integration and interoperability across various systems and industries. Future standards are expected to play a crucial role in ensuring compatibility and security across these technologies, fostering a more interoperable and cohesive technological landscape. Together, these trends are driving towards a more connected, intelligent, and responsive digital environment, enhancing operational efficiency, user experience, and business agility. The synergy of these advancements is set to revolutionize interoperability, paving the way for unprecedented levels of collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in the global digital economy. This chapter summarizes all these concepts that will change how interoperability of systems will be in the near future.

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Outlook and Future Trends

  • François Vernadat,
  • Arturo Molina,
  • Hervé Panetto,
  • Georg Weichhart

摘要

The future of interoperability is poised for significant evolution, driven by the integration of network computing, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, the API economy, cloud computing, and emerging standards. Network computing is enhancing connectivity and data sharing across disparate systems, facilitating more cohesive and efficient operations. AI is transforming how data is analyzed and utilized, enabling smarter decision-making and automation processes that extend beyond individual systems to a network of interconnected devices and platforms. Edge computing, with its capability to process data at or near the source, reduces latency and optimizes bandwidth usage, making it indispensable for real-time applications and the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. The API economy is catalyzing innovation and economic value by enabling seamless interactions between different services and applications through standardized interfaces. Cloud computing continues to provide scalable and flexible infrastructures, supporting the vast and dynamic demands of modern digital services. Also, Quantum computing has the potential to significantly impact integration and interoperability across various systems and industries. Future standards are expected to play a crucial role in ensuring compatibility and security across these technologies, fostering a more interoperable and cohesive technological landscape. Together, these trends are driving towards a more connected, intelligent, and responsive digital environment, enhancing operational efficiency, user experience, and business agility. The synergy of these advancements is set to revolutionize interoperability, paving the way for unprecedented levels of collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in the global digital economy. This chapter summarizes all these concepts that will change how interoperability of systems will be in the near future.