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"The problem starts where you are asked to fill in a form which is in a proprietary format. In my friend's case it was a file in the Microsoft Office format .xls. In other words: in order to properly apply for a job offer you are required to use a specific software from one single vendor which does run on a limited number of operating systems only. If you like an analogy: this would be equal to requiring people to send in their hardcopy application printed on paper produced by one specific producer and put in a folder from one single specific company."

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OB interoperability

"WSTF officials said customers and vendors alike, independent of their geographic location, can dynamically test their applications against available implementations to ensure interoperability is preserved. As an open community, WSTF has made it easy to introduce new interoperability scenarios and approve work through simple majority governance."

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OB standards interoperability web services SOA

"The WSTF initiative is open to all software vendors, service providers and customers interested in furthering Web services and their use throughout the industry. Members are able to recommend and initiate work on new scenarios, supporting both emerging specifications and approved standards. Initial membership includes Active Endpoints, AIAG, Axway, CISCO, eviware, Ford Motors, Fujitsu, Hitachi, IBM, Oracle, Red Hat, Software AG, Teamlog, and TIBCO Software. The Automotive Industry Association (AIAG) is the first industry association member of the WSTF."

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OB standards interoperability web services SOA

"The Web Services Test Forum aims to establish interoperability among products built to the IETF, Oasis, World Wide Web Consortium, and other standards."

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