Semantic issues in model-driven management of information system interoperability

Abstract

The MISE Project (Mediation Information System Engineering) aims at providing\ncollaborating organizations with a Mediation Information System (MIS) in charge\nof supporting interoperability of a collaborative network. MISE proposes an\noverall MIS design method according to a model-driven approach, based on model\ntransformations. This MIS is in charge of managing (i) information, (ii)\nfunctions and (iii) processes among the information systems (IS) of partner\norganizations involved in the network. Semantic issues are accompanying this\ntriple objective: How to deal with information reconciliation? How to ensure\nthe matching between business functions and technical services? How to identify\nworkflows among business processes? This article aims first, at presenting the\nMISE approach, second at defining the semantic gaps along the MISE approach and\nthird at describing some past, current and future research works that deal with\nthese issues. Finally and as a conclusion, the very "design-oriented" previous\nconsiderations are confronted with "run-time" requirements.\n