%0 Journal Article %J Open Source Business Resource %D 2008 %T Driving Innovation Through Interoperability %A John Weigelt %X Today's difficult economic environment provides a time of change where information technology matters more than ever. As business and service delivery leaders look to become even more effective and efficient in meeting their client's expectations, they are increasingly looking to electronic channels as an integral element of their business strategies. Regrettably, the ever increasing pace of technological change often disconnects the technology from the business requirements. This disconnection hides technology innovations from the business and has a broader impact of preventing business innovation. This article discusses the role service oriented architecture and interoperability can play in keeping an organization innovative and competitive. We also discuss Microsoft's interoperability principles, its commitment to its open source community, and the benefits of embracing openness as part of an organization's business strategy. %B Open Source Business Resource %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %8 12/2008 %G eng %U http://timreview.ca/article/215 %N December 2008 %9 Articles %1 Microsoft John Weigelt is the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Canada and is responsible for driving Microsoft Canada's strategic policy and technology efforts. Mr. Weigelt is the lead public advocate within the company on key issues such as the development of national technology policy and the use of technology by government, healthcare and education. Prior to joining Microsoft, John held the position of Senior Director of Architecture, Standards and Engineering at the Chief Information Officer Branch of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. John holds a Master's Degree in computer and communications security from the Royal Military College of Canada and is a certified information systems security professional and a certified information security manager.