Paper submission: Madeira97 Conference
This is the initial summary of a proposed paper for the multi-location conference
being staged by the NI Chain, 16-18 June 1997, see http://www.telscom.ch/madeira/inde
x.htm for details.
Conference stream/topic addressed:
C - Network Interoperability: Policy, social impact and the future
Intending Author: Horace Mitchell, ETD (AC223)
Title of the proposed paper:
Interoperability Issues, Impacts and Requirements for Telework and Telecooperation
Users
Initial summary:
Successful take up and use of telework/telecooperation in European and between
Europe and other regions depends on the ease with which companies, individuals
and institutions can access the relevant technologies, services, information
and other facilities. Interoperability means that any company, individual
or institution can readily share and exchange information and facilities
with any other company, individual or institution without having to use
the same service provider as the other party, without having to use the
same technology platform or to know what technology platform is used by
the other party, with a minimum of concern about data structures, and with
a minimum need for new skills when using new applications and technologies.
Failures of interoperability have already had a severe impact in holding
back beneficial uses of Information Society technologies. Developers, network
and services providers and users themselves all have roles to play in resolving
the interoperability issues, which are as much to do with user know how
and skill as with technical aspects and standards. This paper categorises
the main user sets involved, characterises their key requirements, and proposes
guidelines to be followed by developers, network and service providers and
users.
The paper submitted will be based on the current position of
the GAT-G1 Guideline as at the date of presenting the paper. If the Guideline
has been endorsed by the Chain then the paper will be presented in the name
of the Chain. Date for submission of papers is 15 May 1997. Comments to
Horace Mitchell please, 100136.2412@compuserve.com.
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Last Updated: 22 January 1997