In today’s heterogeneous computing environments and with the emergence of Web services and service-oriented architectures, interoperability has become a critical business and IT need. Microsoft is committed to solving the real-world interoperability challenges of our customers, developers, partners, and independent software providers, through innovative products, community engagement, technology access, and support for technology standards.

Interoperability Customer Council Releases White Paper Outlining Progress and Areas of Future Focus
The goal of Microsoft’s Interoperability Executive Customer (IEC) Council is to identify the industry’s greatest areas of need and to work together to solve these complex challenges. The Council released a white paper today describing its activities and areas in which they have been influential in helping Microsoft tackle interoperability thus far.

A busy OSCON for Microsoft on Interoperability and open source
O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) has been an opportunity for Microsoft to make significant announcements and unveil new projects. First we announced the release of Linux Device Drivers... (more)

Bridges between Microsoft & Non-Microsoft Technologies
The Center is dedicated to technical collaborative work to improve interoperability between Microsoft and non-Microsoft technologies.