The naming and meaning of concepts and terms must be standardized to achieve semantic interoperability.
Thus a common ontology is the ideal situation for semantic interoperability.
How to achieve semantic interoperability for more than a few restricted scenarios is currently a matter of research and discussion.
To achieve semantic interoperability, both sides must refer to a common information exchange reference model.
It has also been used to enable semantic interoperability between legacy systems.
It is a service for the exchange of solutions to semantic interoperability, with a focus on demands of eGovernment in Europe.
The provision of scientific as well as practical information in all matters related to semantic interoperability is another objective mentioned by the European Commission.
Though this approach is a small part of the overall picture, it is potentially a crucial enabler of semantic interoperability.
Ebbits is leading the taskforce on semantic interoperability.
Systems with semantic interoperability can not only exchange date effortlessly, but also interpret and communicate that data to human users in a meaningful, actionable way.