IDSA publishes a new paper on semantic interoperability in data spaces

December 01, 2025

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The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) has released a new edition of its reference document on semantic interoperability in data spaces, aimed at providing a practical guide for organizations to share information consistently and comprehensibly.

The paper explains how a common language and shared rules allow different systems and participants to interpret data in the same way, preventing data spaces from becoming isolated collections of information. It also delves into how the Dataspace Protocol (DSP) provides the necessary structure for this interoperability to work in practice, defining how data is described, published, and used within a collaborative ecosystem.

The update includes concrete examples showing how common vocabularies and standardized usage policies facilitate data discovery, contract automation, and the management of sector-specific concepts. This is particularly useful as data spaces develop in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, health, or mobility, where small terminological differences can create significant barriers to cooperation.

Additionally, the document provides a clearer entry point for newcomers, helping them understand how the technical and semantic components of a data space connect and contribute to building reliable and efficient ecosystems.

At BAIDATA, we encourage all professionals and teams working with data spaces to read this insightful paper, to strengthen interoperability and trust in their projects, and to support the development of more connected and effective data ecosystems.

The new edition of the IDSA paper can be accessed and downloaded at this link.