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Make interoperability a condition of purchase

THE CHALLENGE

Stop procuring systems first and solving interoperability afterward. Require identity integration, APIs, data semantics, metadata, security interfaces, observability, and deployability from the beginning.

PROPOSED ACTION

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RESPONSIBLE STAKEHOLDERS

National defence procurement agencies

TIMELINE

Template clauses within 6 months; pilot in the next three suitable tenders within 12 months

TARGET

All pilot tenders include the test, and no award or acceptance occurs without evidence. Test time, defects and waivers are reported against the baseline.