Standardization and Interoperability—Key Elements of Digital Transformation

Abstract

Digital transformation is a complex process that involves integrating new technologies into existing business practices to optimize operations and enhance performance. Standardization and interoperability are crucial elements of this process, as they facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between different systems, devices, and platforms. This paper examines the importance of standardization and interoperability in the context of digital transformation, highlighting their role in enabling organizations to leverage the full potential of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. The paper reviews current standards and protocols across various industries and identifies emerging trends that are likely to shape future interoperability requirements. The findings suggest that while standardization and interoperability may present challenges in terms of implementation and maintenance, they are essential for organizations seeking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Ultimately, this paper underscores the need for continued investment in standardization and interoperability as critical components of successful digital transformation strategies. Currently, a large part of the problems encountered by institutions in their digitization efforts is the lack of interoperability of existing IT systems and applications, deficiencies in the interconnection of used databases and the lack of common standards. These problems become increasingly difficult to solve as more and more online applications or services are conceived and implemented without a functional interoperability and standardization framework. To address these issues, measures are needed to facilitate the digital transformation of all interested organizations, not just those in the public sector. Under these conditions, the EU's standardization framework must adapt to the constant evolution of technology markets, as standards are vital for interoperability.

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