Interoperation

Interoperation is usually performed when the systems having to be combined were designed before standardization (for example legacy systems), or when standard compliance is too expensive, too difficult, or immature. Interoperation may use following mechanisms, components and methods: • Connectors • Adapters • Converters • Simulators • Bridges In the area of data processing, interoperation may also use following components and methods: • Handlers • Plug-ins • Translators ==References==