How does interoperability create such far- reaching value? At its core, interoperability connects technology, people and processes. It does so by creating a common language across critical applications and systems, enabling a deeper understanding of data without the cost and effort of building a data lake. When data silos are removed, functional silos can begin to collaborate. This inherent synergy reduces duplicative efforts, reveals hidden bottlenecks and builds better human connections, improving the following value drivers: