Given the increasing need for data among organizations today, there has been a increased trend towards data sharing and collaboration  as part of a greater movement to make data readily available to those that need (with the proper security and privacy measures in place, of course).  Unfortunately, some organizations still find it hard to get that data they need...

It cannot be overstated how valuable data has become for businesses, not only in providing critical information that they need but also empowering them to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, many medium-sized businesses face difficulties in harnessing the full potential of their data, stunting their growth which is crucial in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving business environment...

While it is true that data is widely and readily available, in many cases, insights coming from these data are not readily accessible either because of their location or the lack of available tools to access them. It is important that data can be exchanged and utilized across platforms without roadblocks, which is something that data interoperability aims to achieve...