+**Open standards** are publicly available specifications that ensure [interoperability](/wiki/interoperability) and data exchange across different systems. They foster innovation and prevent [vendor lock-in](/wiki/vendor_lock-in) by allowing anyone to implement and use them freely.
+## See also
+- [Standard](/wiki/standard)
+- [Protocol](/wiki/protocol)
+- [Interoperability](/wiki/interoperability)
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