Open IoT Ecosystem for Enhanced Interoperability in Smart Cities-Example of Métropole De Lyon

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Urban Planning
• Innovation Ecosystems

Background:

• The Internet of Things (IoT) vision of seamless global connectivity is hindered by fragmented "Intranets of Things" or "vertical silos."
• Smart cities exemplify this challenge, requiring integration across diverse stakeholders like urban planners, service providers, and citizens.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the business and technological implications of creating open innovation ecosystems for IoT.
• To present the technological framework of an IoT ecosystem developed under the EU Horizon 2020 program.
• To showcase a smart city pilot demonstrating improved interoperability and reduced regulatory barriers.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of business and technological challenges in IoT ecosystem development.
• Description of the technological architecture for an open IoT ecosystem.
• Implementation and evaluation of a smart city pilot for heat wave mitigation.

Main Results:

• The proposed IoT ecosystem significantly enhances interoperability between diverse system components.
• The framework facilitates the reduction of regulatory barriers, enabling joint service co-creation.
• The smart city pilot demonstrates practical benefits in managing urban challenges.

Conclusions:

• Open innovation ecosystems are crucial for overcoming IoT fragmentation.
• The presented technological building blocks and pilot offer a viable model for future smart city development.
• Effective interoperability and reduced regulatory hurdles are key to unlocking the full potential of IoT in urban environments.