Multi- This question, how can I put it, is really important. It is very troublesome for many companies to deal with products and systems from multiple suppliers. They all work independently, and it is very difficult for them to interact with each other.
First, let’s talk about this basic concept. Multi-vendor interoperability solutions are things that allow products and systems from different vendors to interact and cooperate well. In the past, each supplier was busy with its own set of interfaces and communication protocols. It was like each of them spoke a unique dialect, which caused communication problems.
Next, let’s dismantle and dismantle the key contents.
1. Unify technical standards. You think, the technical differences between various suppliers are too big, so there must be a unified standard to regulate it. For example, why can mobile phones of different brands use universal chargers? Isn’t it that there are unified technical standards? With this, it will be much easier for everyone to follow.
2. The interface design specifications are also very good. What is an interface? It can be compared to the relationship between a door and a door frame. The "door" of the supplier's product must fit perfectly with the "door frame" of other related systems. Accurately standardize the specifications, input and output of various interfaces
3. It’s about the communication protocol. Each equipment system is like people with different languages communicating. The protocol is that they use the same common language to communicate. Like we commonly use TCP/IP protocol. Select a universal and easy-to-use communication protocol so that data and instructions can be transmitted smoothly.
After that, let’s use the question-answering method to sort out some details.
Q: What is the initial investment for a multi-vendor interoperability solution?
Answer: Generally speaking, the cost is quite high in the initial stage. Because many systems need to be modified or new compatible equipment purchased. But in the long run, it can be used for a long time and can reduce the high cost of subsequent repeated debugging due to compatibility issues. That's worth much more than this
Q: Is it troublesome to add the existing business system?
Answer: This is relatively true. If the technical foundation of the old system is better, the transformation cost will be barely acceptable. If the system is too old, I am afraid that it will either have to be vigorously modified or it will have to be completely eliminated and updated. It depends on the specific system architecture and performance.
Q: Which industries need this more?
Answer: Many! For example, in large hospitals, all medical equipment of all brands are imported, and all must be interconnected to facilitate easy use. There is also traffic control. Equipment manufactured by different manufacturers is incompatible. The financial industry is even more critical. It is critical to accurately connect data from different institutions’ systems.
Oh, anyway, Multi- has good development prospects! All walks of life should also pay attention to it. Using appropriate solutions can save a lot of wasted effort and improve work efficiency, not just a little bit!
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The benefits this will bring when developed will be huge! We must firmly follow this direction and vigorously pursue this kind of solution. I think we have to push hard no matter what. The future is bright, just waiting to show off your skills here.
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