¶ Interoperability Maturity Model Poster
The Interoperability Maturity Model shows how organizations evolve from disconnected, siloed systems to fully governed, explainable, domain-driven interoperability — enabled by the eTag Fuse Platform.
This visual is critical for framing why Fuse is needed, what it solves, and where prospects are today.
¶ Maturity Stages
| Level | Stage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |  Disconnected |
Systems are isolated; manual processes dominate; no integration or automation |
| 1 |  Integrated |
APIs connect systems; basic data movement; limited observability or governance |
| 2 |  Automated |
Tasks and workflows are triggered based on events or conditions; limited context sharing |
| 3 |  Orchestrated |
Systems, humans, and tasks are coordinated; workflows span domains with retries and fallback logic |
| 4 |  Interoperable |
Domains (AI, UI, security, messaging) collaborate intentionally with policy enforcement, governance, observability, and modular reuse |
¶ Visual Journey
Imagine a vertical climb:
- Disconnected — Systems are isolated; no common language
- Integrated — Systems are connected, but only exchange data
- Automated — Event-based actions happen automatically, but without shared governance
- Orchestrated — Systems, humans, and AI coordinate workflows across domains
- Interoperable — Systems, humans, policies, and AI collaborate with governance, observability, and modularity
¶ Why This Model Matters
Helps prospects self-assess (“Where are we today?”)
Sets a destination goal (Level 4: True Interoperability)
Reframes success metrics — not just APIs connected, but systems, humans, AI governed and collaborating- Anchors the need for Fuse — without orchestration, systems remain brittle even if integrated
¶ How to Use It
- In early stage sales conversations (architecture workshops, C-level meetings)
- During platform onboarding (showing why domains + layers are needed)
- In investor briefings to show market evolution and strategic gap
- In competitive positioning to highlight that “integration alone isn’t enough”
¶ Key Message
Integration connects.
Automation reacts.
Orchestration coordinates.
Interoperability governs, explains, and evolves collaboration across domains.
Fuse isn’t just a platform — it’s the fabric organizations need to reach true interoperability maturity.
Next: Sales Deck Templates — Strategic slide templates for pitching Fuse to different audiences.