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.

Microsoft hosts a collaborative forum for customers, vendors and members of the open source community. This global program of labs and technical discussions helps identify critical document format interoperability scenarios and develop community strategies for solutions.

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India’s Team SKAN Wins Interoperability Achievement Award
India takes home the gold to win Microsoft’s 2008 Imagine Cup with a software design that helps the planet by optimizing power usage for Windows and Linux PC networks.

Information Card Foundation Launches
Microsoft joins technology leaders to create an industry-wide approach to personal online identity management to simplify password use and decrease fraud.