Interoperabilitetin

Interoperabilitetin (the Albanian definite form of interoperability) denotes the ability of different systems, organizations, or software to connect, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged. It is a multi-dimensional concept used in information technology, healthcare, government, and industry to enable seamless collaboration across boundaries. Interoperability is commonly described in three levels: technical interoperability ensures that data can be transmitted and correctly received across networks and devices; semantic interoperability ensures that data carries a shared meaning so that recipients interpret it consistently; and organizational interoperability aligns business processes, governance, and policies to enable cooperative workflows.

Achieving interoperability relies on open standards, common data models, and well-defined interfaces such as APIs. In practice, technical interoperability covers data formats, protocols, and connectivity; semantic interoperability focuses on harmonized terminology and data definitions; organizational interoperability addresses governance, roles, and responsibility sharing.

Examples include healthcare, where HL7, FHIR, and DICOM enable patient data exchange; public administration, where open standards and interoperable e-government services support cross-agency collaboration; and cross-border finance or logistics, where standardized data exchanges improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Benefits of interoperability include improved efficiency, better decision-making, higher data quality, reduced duplication of effort, and enhanced user experiences. Challenges encompass legacy systems, data quality and governance, privacy and security concerns, and differing regulatory environments. Policy efforts often emphasize open standards, shared data models, and coordinated governance to promote interoperability across sectors and borders.