On the Interoperability Contributions of S-BPM

A Method for Identification of Potential Interoperability Links between Information Systems towards System-of-Information Systems

“…Integrated Approach means that a standard is shared by all constituent IS [Chen and Doumeingts 2003, Kosanke 2006, Weichhart and Wachholder 2014 and implies in the adoption of a Common Template for the representation of all the concerned models or for building systems [Naudet et al 2010]. Unified Approach means that a common meta-model establishes semantic and syntax equivalence [Kosanke 2006, Naudet et al 2010.…”

“…Revista Brasileira de Sistemas de Informac ¸ão (iSys: Brazilian Journal of Information Systems) https://sol.sbc.org.br/journals/index.php/isys 2:5 even though some loss of semantics or information can occur [Tu et al 2016]. Federated Approach aims to establish interoperability "on the fly" and means that an adaption to requirements occurs at runtime [Weichhart and Wachholder 2014]. This approach does not impose models, languages, or methods of work Wachholder 2014, Tu et al 2016], and interoperability problems are fixed while systems are running [Naudet et al 2010].…”

“…Functional dependencies in integration imply less flexibility and resilience [Dassisti et al 2013]. Integrated systems are sensitive to failures, and local functional or structural changes may unpredictably impact different parts of an integrated system [Weichhart and Wachholder 2014]. Compatibility means that a system does not interfere in another's functioning.…”

“…Thus, SoIS should be a structure composed of compatible constituents simultaneously, as each IS should work collaboratively to achieve a goal. Finally, interoperability promotes a loosely coupled approach, in which systems remain independent but coordinated insofar some collaboration is possible to occur [Weichhart and Wachholder 2014]. The interoperability concept relies on a continuum from compatibility toward integration (Figure 1).…”