The hourglass model and MIMs (minimum interoperability mechanisms) for semantic interoperability

Slides from the presentation given at the Lunch Talk Series organised by int:net. Antonio Kung introduced the "hourglass model and MIMs (minimum interoperability mechanisms) for semantic interoperability". The hourglass model provides a framework for understanding ecosystems, architectures, and systems, emphasizing the role of Minimum Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) in enabling semantic interoperability. This approach highlights how diverse infrastructure provisions are funneled through centralized integrators and platforms, which support a dynamic ecosystem of applications and solution developers. By establishing key interoperability mechanisms, MIMs promote both competition and flexibility while ensuring seamless connectivity across different systems.