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The final half of 2022 focused on assuring the interoperability of the EWP network, particularly for IIA data exchanges. While the EWP core infrastructure worked well, some connections presented problems. The interoperability reinforcement plan was impactful. It altered the trajectory of the EWP roll-out in a positive manner. The EWP Consortium wants to build on that momentum and start to focus on the preparation of other digitalised workflows. This means clearly defining the essential requirements to ensure a stable release of all EWP features.
How we are improving the roll-out process
The implementation of inter-institutional agreements was not without complications, as most IROs know. A new framework aims to optimise this process. This entails that all future functionalities need to be robust and institutions receive sufficient support to navigate these processes.
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This framework was not established overnight. It builds on the lessons learned from 2021 and 2022, the feedback from the community, and the findings from the Interoperability Reinforcement Plan.
Current statuses of EWP processes
Inter Institutional Agreements: this is a EWP stable release, whereby all the steps and requirements outlined above apply to regulate nodes in the production network.
Learning Agreements: this is a EWP stable release, whereby all the steps and requirements outlined above apply to regulate nodes in the production network
Nominations: this is an EWP early release. While specifications allow for its implementation as of summer 2023 the work on the mandatory business requirements and on the testing protocols is underway. The timeline/release plan to transition to a stable release will be informed by the feedback collected during the present early release phase.
Transcripts of Records: this is an EWP early release. While specifications allow for its implementation as of summer 2023 the work on the mandatory business requirements and on the testing protocols is underway. The timeline/release plan to transition to a stable release will be informed by the feedback collected during the present early release phase.
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