Architecting the Industrial Internet

Architectural framework

Architectural framework IIoT systems comprise connected systems of machines, or industrial systems, exchanging data, analysis, and actions to improve production and performance, and reduce defects or failures. Vast quantities of data are collected, analyzed, and transmitted at a rapid rate to consuming systems or components, where further analysis and actions may occur. An architectural framework therefore becomes necessary to guide the design of the system and ensure all stakeholders' expectations are considered. Specific concerns of each stakeholder are described and organized into appropriate types of models (model kind). The various model kinds of each viewpoint are consolidated and organized, while resolving concerns, ...