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interoperability

The ability of software and hardware on multiple machines from multiple vendors to communicate.

interoperability

The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, network adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the IEEE 802.11 standard in order to interoperate with each other.

Although executable applications must always conform to the machine language of the CPU they run in, this is known as "platform compliance" and not interoperability. The term tends to be used mostly with networking equipment. See machine language and 802.11.

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About Interop Interop is the leading independent industry event for IT professionals to explore the fast-changing infrastructure landscape and learn how to leverage the modern network, systems and applications that enable business innovation.

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We congratulate all of our Best of Interop awards winners for pioneering the future of IT, especially JumpCloud for taking home the Grand Prize," said Interop General Manager Jennifer Jessup.

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CONTACT: Natalia Wodecki, Interop PR Manager, +1-415-947-6769, nwodecki@techweb.

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The Interop Vendor Alliance is designed to better connect people, data and diverse systems through enhanced interoperability with Microsoft technology.

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Last week was an incredible week for business technology, despite concerns about a weakened economy," said Interop General Manager Lenny Heymann.

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We extend a big congratulations to all Best of Interop finalists on the success of their new products and positive impact on business efficiency," said Interop General Manager Jennifer Jessup.

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The Interop conference program includes three days of panels, lectures and roundtable discussions around security, SDN, enterprise mobility, infrastructure, applications and more.

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In addition to keynotes and a multi-day educational conference, Interop features an expo floor, showcasing the full range of IT solutions including cloud computing, virtualization, networking, security and mobility.

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Our membership in the Interop Vendor Alliance brings us that much closer to realizing our vision for an open payments system over broadband," said Chip Kahn, CEO, IP Commerce.

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