Smart City Dispatch · Glossary
Vendor lock-in
A condition in which switching suppliers is difficult because data formats, APIs, software, contracts, or operational knowledge are proprietary.
Vendor lock-in
A condition in which switching suppliers is difficult because data formats, APIs, software, contracts, or operational knowledge are proprietary.
Smart-city relevance: Open standards, export requirements, modular architecture, and ownership clauses should be considered during procurement.
Related: Open API; interoperability