Interoperability

Standards

A standard is a recognized definition or format. In the IT world, standards allow for reliable data exchange and hardware interoperability regardless of the computer vendor, individual programmer, or network provider.

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Title Author Year

Standardization Policy and International Trade

This paper looks at whether government can set technology standards to limit trade from other nations.

 Neil Gandal, Oz Shy 2001

Dynamics of Technological Adoption in Hardware/Software Systems, The: The Case of Compact Disc Players

This paper considers why consumers adopt new technology.

Neil Gandal, Michael Kende 2000
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John Palfrey and Urs Gasser Discuss the Promise and Perils of Interconnected Systems

John Palfrey and Urs Gasser, both directors with Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, recently published their latest book, "Interop: The Promise and Perils of Highly Interconnected Systems.” TAP recently had the opportunity to talk with the authors about interoperability and a few key points their newest collaboration presents.

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Liberty Media Unit Says Standards Manipulated By Competitors

"There should be a concern. The standard-setting process can be used to manipulate the standards to be closer to what one company wants." — Nicholas Economides, Professor of Economics, New York University

Nicholas Economides
Forbes
October 12, 2011

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