The GIIG (formerly the Government & Industry Interoperability Group, now part of nima) has given a cautious welcome to the recent announcement by Autodesk and Nemetschek that the two software giants have entered an interoperability agreement.

The new code of practice for interoperability, produced by the Government and Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG), seeks to end the industry’s perennial issue with the poor interoperability of information.

A draft of the interoperability code of practice is out for consultation. Interested parties have until 22 February to give their feedback.

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