Characteristics of Interorganizational Systems
At least two parties to create an IOS, thus the partners in the venture must have a willingness to cooperate and the ability to perform the work.
Standards play a major role in permitting many IOS efforts to get off the ground.
Education of potential partners is often more of a hurdle than the technology.
Coordination of joint systems often entails using a third party.
The various efforts need to be synchronized.
Work processes are often re-evaluated.
Technical issues are minor compared to the relationship issues.
IOS often requires more openness than traditional system development.