federation of systems (fos) A system of systems that rates high on three dimensions of autonomy, heterogeneity, and dispersion. Each component system chooses of its own accord to participate in the FOS as it sees fit. It is a “coalition of the willing.” ( Krygiel 1999)

What is system federation?

federation of systems (fos) A system of systems that rates high on three dimensions of autonomy, heterogeneity, and dispersion. Each component system chooses of its own accord to participate in the FOS as it sees fit. It is a “coalition of the willing.” ( Krygiel 1999)

What does a federated company mean?

December 23, 2020. Federation, in the highest-level definition, is a group of entities that are independent yet united under a central organization.