Imagine you have a lot of toys, but you need to put them in different boxes to keep them organized. Integration consortium is like having a friend who helps you to sort and put your toys in the right boxes.
Now, imagine that instead of toys, we have different computer programs or software that we want to use together. Sometimes these programs don't work well together because they are made by different companies or use different languages. This is where an integration consortium comes in.
An integration consortium is a group of people or companies who work together to make these different programs (toys) work better together (in the same boxes). They have special tools and techniques to help them connect the different programs, so that they can share information and work together more easily.
For example, a bank may work with an integration consortium to connect its online banking system with a payment processing system. This would allow customers to pay bills from their bank account without needing to use a different website or program.
Overall, an integration consortium helps different programs to work together more easily and efficiently, just like a friend helps you to organize your toys.