IoT / M2M Solutions with Informix in the IoT Gateway
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The document discusses leveraging computational power at the edge in Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions using Informix in the IoT gateway architecture. It covers the anatomy of IoT solutions with a focus on utilities and smart energy. It also discusses processing power and using Informix at the edge of the operational technology infrastructure, and integrating into the IBM enterprise IT world. Example use cases and conclusions are also presented.
![Informix at the Edge
IBM Informix Strengths for Time Series and
Geospatial Data
• In the Informix time series data approach each row contains all the data for a
single meter, data append to end of the row
• Data is not indexed, only the meter ID column is indexed
• Data on disk is clustered by meter id and kept ordered by time
• Meter IDs stored once rather than with every record
• Timestamps are not stored on disk, but are calculated by position in series
• Missing intervals are marked with a placeholder
Meter_ID Series
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IoT / M2M Solutions with Informix in the IoT Gateway
- 1. Leveraging Computational Power at the Edge: IoT / M2M Solutions with Informix in the IoT Gateway Architecture and Building Blocks for the Internet of Things Robert Andres, Eurotech, CMO IBM Insight 2015 Conference, Session: DMX-3145
- 2. Presentation Table of Content • Legal Stuff - Disclaimer • Anatomy of IoT (Solutions) with a focus on Utilities / Smart Energy • Java/OSGi based OT Architecture & Building Blocks • Processing Power & Informix at the Edge of the OT Infrastructure • Integrating into the IBM Enterprise IT World • Example Use Cases • Conclusions, Summary
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- 4. Anatomy of IoT Solutions Introduction, Overview, with a Focus on Utilities / Smart Energy Robert Andres
- 5. Good Reasons for IoT … What Businesses and Organizations should consider: • Become more efficient • Actions based on real data from the field • Avoid cost & downtime - preventive maintenance • Improve products and services • Discover new ways to serve your customers • Increase customer satisfaction • Open up new business opportunities • Transform your business • Find additional revenue streams • Increase agility • Fast Time-to-Market – move faster than your competition • Enable small things to make a big impact • Build the ability to scale
- 6. The Internet of Things Is Changing the Energy Sector Added Value Chain Market forces require the transformation of the energy and utilities industry value chain Aging asset performance with increased expectations for reliability and workforce productivity Consumer role in energy management / conservation is increasingly important Changing demand dynamics vs. pressure for reliability Changes driven by growth in renewable generation and distributed resources Increasing attention to climate change and environmental concerns Content on this slide has been provided by
- 7. The Internet of Things Is Changing the Energy Sector Added Value Chain 45% Increasing consumer expectations and concerns 49% >50% of surveyed consumers with an opinion expect smart grid technologies will lower total household costs for energy use. But . . . of consumers were concerned that erroneous smart meter readings would result in overcharges By 2050, the Electric Power Research Institute estimates that the average electric bill will probably go up by about 50 percent if the smart grid is deployed. is the expected increase in the average electric bill if the smart grid is not deployed ca. 400% In the utilities industry, the number of connected devices – participants in the “Internet of things” – is growing exponentially: Compound annual growth rate, 2010-2015 Data explosion Cost and pricing pressures Content on this slide has been provided by
- 8. The Internet of Things Is Changing the Energy Sector Added Value Chain Intelligent Things enable new use cases while the utility transforms to new energy-related services Applying business analytics to data collected from smart meters and other devices to gain insights for better business decisions and automation. Modeling New Rate Programs Outage Analysis Load Profiling Grid Loss Event Tracking and Trending Detection of Energy Theft Demand Response Program Evaluation Data Collection Analysis Distribution Network Planning Content on this slide has been provided by
- 9. The Internet of Things Legacy & Existing OT Solutions – With a new Spin ... Distributed Systems
- 10. The Internet of Things Monolithic OT Solutions – „Traditional M2M“ Transportation Logistics Medical & Healthcare Industrial & Energy Security & Surveillance
- 11. The Internet of Things Decoupling Producers & Consumers of Data = M2M 2.0 Transportation Logistics Medical & Healthcare Industrial & Energy Security & Surveillance
- 12. The Internet of Things Many Aspects… DATA IOT Sensors SERVICES platform M2M monitoring management REMOTE Preventive Maintenance many-to-one machines DEVICES actuators HMI nearreal-time MQTT PROTOCOLS field bus HARDWARE gateway MULTI SERVICE REST unattended OT IT/OT INTEGRATION iPaaS IaaS BIG DATA ANALYTICS business intelligence IT CEP CLOUD on-premise database ESB SaaS MOBILE APPLICATION INTERNET virtualization IaaS IP open source CONTEXT DECISION BusinessModels ASSET cellular wireless satellite BUSINESS services servitization COST CUSTOMER PARTNER OEMs ORGANIZATIONS PRODUCT VALUE support INFRASTRUCTURE outsourcing new business models everything as a service DaaS iPaaS TCO FLEXIBILITY Carrier certifications … require seamless integration between the Things in the field and the applications without creating dependencies
- 13. The Internet of Things Transitioning from a Product to a Service Economy • Products • Value Add • Business Model • Business Processes • Technological Approach Re-Thinking
- 14. The Internet of Things Challenges and Perceived Barriers Many challenges are seen and perceived as sound reasons for not implementing IoT / M2M solutions now: • Complex technology • Specific know-how required • Infrastructure required • IT/OT challenges • Security • Regulatory issues, certifications • Confusing messages, information • Interoperability of solutions Perception: overwhelming and expensive
- 15. The Internet of Things • Powerful embedded systems • Of the shelf, purpose built HW • Virtualization technology • Enterprise IT • Cloud computing • Open & Industry Standards Major Industry Trends lead to M2M 2.0 and a Commoditization of Distributed Systems Commoditization of distributed systems
- 16. The Internet of Things • Lowest cost per node • Single-purpose devices • Performance optimized coding • Static software • Embedded approach necessary • Edge connectivity and translation • Data communication centric B2B M2M Market Segmentation / Devices • Lowest cost per service / TCO • Multi-service systems • Abstracted coding (Java, OSGi) • Dynamic code • IT centric approach feasible / required • Edge computing and aggregation • Control and service centric Single Purpose / Single Service M2M Devices Multi Purpose / Multi Service M2M Devices
- 17. The Internet of Things • Performance constrains • Hardly any standards • Human resource constrains (C++) • Expensive, limited communication • Monolithic approach • Single-purpose devices • Hardware-defined systems • Store-and-Forward communication • Operations-centric approach Evolution: M2M 2.0 = IoT • Powerful embedded systems • Open and industry standards • No HR constrains (Java) • Inexpensive, available communication • Systemic & platform approach • Multi-service systems • Software-defined systems • Real-time data and communication • IT-centric approach “Old M2M” M2M 2.0 = IoT
- 18. Many Data Producers, Data Consumers, Services Security & Surveillance Smart Shelf Air Condition / Heating People Traffic Analysis Vending Machines RFID Transportation Logistics Software-defined Multi-Service Gateway Service Gateway Service Gateway The Internet of Things M2M / IoT Integration Platform Environmental Monitoring Enterprise IT World OT World
- 19. The Internet of Things M2M Distributed Systems Fundamental Aspects It is all about encapsulating the complexity of M2M distributed systems to: • Reduce development time and risk • Ensure optimum investment protection • Leverage world-class, proven architectures, protocols and technology • Reduce dramatically the TCO of distributed device infrastructures • Rapidly implement innovative, new business models and processes And: • Preserve and extend the customers value proposition
- 20. The Internet of Things Preserve and Increase Value Most Customers try to develop / have developed a unique value proposition: • Often this value proposition has to be reflected in flexible functionality / code at the edge of the IoT infrastructure • Flexibility / programmability at the edge is key A Java/ OSGi-based Stack in the software-defined edge ensures: • Investment protection (HW & SW) • Fast time-to-market • More deterministic development • Largely reduced cost and effort / TCO
- 21. Java/OSGi based OT Architecture & Building Blocks M2M / IoT Solutions based on Software- Defined Gateways and Remote Device / Embedded Application Management Robert Andres
- 22. The Internet of Things Overview, Positioning the Eurotech IoT / M2M Portfolio System Infrastructure Application Infrastructure Layer Application Layer Communication Infrastructure Field Infrastructure MQTT M2M Integration Platform Client Device HW Device, Gateway, OS, Security Device Application Framework Certifications, etc Aggregators & On- Premise Platforms M2M Integration / Application Enablement / Device and Application Management Platform SIM Card & Communication Infrastructure Management Optimum M2M / IoT Protocols Public Cloud Private Cloud Sensors, HMIs, Actuators, etc. aPaaS SaaS Enterprise Applications Big Data Databases Analytics Enterprise IT Mining CEP ERP CRM ….
- 23. APIs, Dashboards, Console, etc. The Internet of Things Distributed Systems Architectural Overview Consumers of Data M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateways Producers of Data M2M Infrastructure Solution Operational Technology Building Block Standard Interfaces
- 24. Eurotech IoT Approach • IT centric, cloud based M2M connectivity platforms as building blocks for enterprise IT • Implementation of “Enterprise Service Bus” architectures to allow an easy integration of different device data systems and applications • Multi Service Gateway approach to integrate and consolidate data streams and future proof investments • IT centric application development to implement business logic in smart edge devices / service gateways • Off the shelf purpose built devices designed to meet vertical market value propositions Distributed Systems / M2M Fundamental Building Blocks M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateway Approach
- 25. Multi-Service Gateway Approach Software Defined Automation & Integration at the Edge Sensors Actuators Legacy Systems Smart Machines M2M Multi Services Gateway Human / Machine Interfaces Meters • Multiple business relevant tasks are addressed and technically consolidated • Data delivery using a open protocol effectively decoupling data providers and data consumers • IT centric device application development using Software Frameworks to implement business logic in smart edge devices / multi- service gateways • More efficient bandwidth utilization – carrier cost optimization • Off the shelf purpose built devices designed to meet vertical market value propositions
- 26. Eurotech M2M / IoT Hardware Portfolio General-purpose and Purpose-built Devices General-purpose Multi-service Gateways Purpose-built Multi-service Gateways Purpose-built Scalable Edge Nodes
- 27. Eurotech M2M/IoT Hardware Portfolio Mounted Mobile Devices / ReliaCELL Industrial-grade Rugged Mountable Cellular w/ GPS option Module Key Features: Cellular Connectivity : • 2G GSM • 2.5G 1xRTT • 3G HSDPA/UMTS A • 4G LTE Rugged– Sealed to IP65 rating with simple mounting to any flat surface Ready to Deploy– Certified and carrier approved Zero Certification Cost– Reduce costly product certifications Easily Migratable – Change technologies and carriers without need to re-certify, modify or implement any product changes GPS Capability– Several models support GPS functionality Key Markets: • M2M / IoT • Transportation / Logistics • Rugged / Industrial • Mobile / Fleet • SCADA /Telemetry • Intelligent Solutions
- 28. Multi-Service Gateway Approach ESF / Kura – Solid Software-defined Gateway Foundation on Linux Hardware Multi- Service Gateway Java VM Code Code Cod e • Reduced effort • Shorter Time-to-Market • More deterministic development • Investment protection • Increased SW quality • Integrated Device Cloud features • Device SW management • Device Abstraction • …
- 29. Industrial M2M/IoT Gateways From Prototype to Deployment Efficient Development & Investment Protection Open Hardware
- 30. Linux OS Customer App ESF is an OSGi-based Application Framework for M2M Service Gateways that simplifies the design, deployment and remote management of embedded applications. • Cohesive and integrated app environment • Modular software components • HW abstraction layer • Field protocol libraries • Cloud connectivity • Remote app and device management • Local app and device management • Built-in Security • Development tools Everyware Software Framework (ESF) What is ESF? Java/OSGi
- 31. Linux OS Embedded App Open Sourced at Eclipse Kura Extended and Commercially supported on Industrial Hardware by Eurotech • Modular software components • Manage cloud connectivity • Network configuration and administration • Support for different protocols • Remote management and access • Integrated development environment • Application portability Java / OSGi Open HW Industrial HW Everyware Software Framework Powered by Eclipse Kura
- 32. on Multi-Service Gateway ESF & Kura – Synchronized Delivery Linux OS Java/OSGi on Linux OS Java/OSGi on on 1.1.0 2.0.9 3.0.0 1.1.1 Versions kept aligned on 0.7.0 ESF-only elements: • Commercial support • Advanced Security • Everyware Cloud Remote Management • Everyware VPN • Diagnostics • Field protocols • Bundles for specific vertical applications ESF has Kura at its Core.
- 33. ESF Developer’s Experience Designed from ground-up for developers Emulate on PC Deploy on Target Cloud Managed Start developing your M2M application in the comfort of your PC. • Full Eclipse Integration • Target Platform Definition • Emulated Services • Run/Debug from Eclipse • Support Mac/Linux Hosts When you are ready, deploy your application on the gateway. • One-click Deployment • Eclipse Plugin • Remote Debugging Provision your application to field devices from the Cloud. Manage your application configuration and lifecycle from a Cloud infrastructure. No more field visits! • Web-based Console • REST API Integration • Smart Alerts
- 34. Multi-Service Gateway Approach Maximum SW Development Flexibility Multi-Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform Linux Hardware Platform Java VM OSGi Application Software Framework Everyware Cloud Client Config GUI PCN Support Foundation Layer Business Logic Customer GPS Support People Counter (PCN)
- 35. Multi-Service Gateway Approach Maximum SW Development Flexibility Multi- Service Gateway Yocto / WRL ( / IDP) Hardware Platform Java VM OSGi Application Software Framework Everyware Cloud Client Admin GUI Foundation Layer Business Logic ESF Modules Yocto Hardware Platform Java VM OSGi Application Software Framework Everyware Cloud Client Admin GUI Foundation Layer Business Logic ESF Modules Commercial Stack Open Source Stack
- 36. Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Functional Overview Java VM OSGi Application Container Device Abstraction Security Gateway Basic Services Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration Field Protocols Connectivity and Delivery AdministrationGUI Operation&Management Linux Hardware Multi- Service Gateway App 1 App 2 App n. . . . Applications
- 37. ESF Under the Covers OpenJDK 7, Oracle Java SE 7 Embedded OSGi Application Container (Eclipse Equinox, Concierge) Device Abstraction javax.comm / RS-485 Basic Gateway Services DB Service Clock Service Device Profile Watchdog Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration Field ProtocolsConnectivity and Delivery Data Services MQTT Paho AdministrationGUI Applications Your Application RemoteManagement Configuration Management javax.usb + udev Cloud Services Your Application Firewall, Port Forwarding Network Monitors Cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet GPS Position GPIO / SPI / PWM / I2C jdk.dio ModBUS CAN bus Custom Protocols Updates Management RemoteAccess Java USB HID APIs javax.bluetooth / BLEjavax.smartcardio Security Security Manager Certificate Manager SSL Manager Provisioning
- 38. M2M Integration Platform Positioning the Everyware Cloud Platform Application Enablement Data & Device & Embedded Application Management M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateways @ IT / Business Applications REST MQTT
- 39. Encapsulating Complexity … when you need transmission gears, are you building them from scratch? No, you use gear boxes… Of the shelf products from experienced suppliers !
- 40. Encapsulating Complexity Everyware Cloud = Gearbox for the Internet of Things Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … @ Multi- Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform “ESB for Machines”
- 41. M2M Integration Platform • Everyware Cloud is about Device Data, about M2M: It has been built from groud-up to provide an infrastructure that is specialized in optimum device data comunication, collection, analysis and management. • It is an Integration Platform: Everyware Cloud is designed to act as an intermediate system between the distributed devices and the applications making use of the data coming from these devices. Any communication certainly is two-way in nature allowing also applications to control and manage the devices when required. • Everyware Cloud is conceptually like an Operating System for the Internet of Things enabling the transfer of device data independent of any other language, platform or OS to and from Enterprise applications What is Everyware Cloud?
- 42. on Application Integration Security Administration Data Management Device Management Device Connectivity M2M Integration Platform Dashboards & Business Intelligence Mobile & Enterprise Application @ Alerts & Notifications Everyware Cloud Functional Overview Cellular Connectivity / SIM Management Platforms
- 43. M2M Integration Platform • Easy to use REST APIs • Encompass all platform functionality • XML and JSON formats • HTTP/MQTT Bridge for Device Control • Real-Time REST/Comet APIs • Real-Time WebSockets • Google Chart Tools Native Support • Various data export options / formats • MQTT • Extensive Documentation • Complete sample code • Rich Example Library Application Integration / Integrating with the IT World on Security Administration Data Management Device Management Device Connectivity Application Integration
- 44. M2M Integration Platform Device Operation & Management on Security Administration Data Management Device Connectivity Dashboards & Business Intelligence Mobile & Enterprise Application @ Alerts & NotificationsCellular Connectivity / SIM Management Platforms Application Integration Device Management
- 45. M2M Integration Platform Device Operation & Management • The operation and management of the distributed devices in the field is one of the major challenges and cost factors of M2M / IoT solutions or infrastructures • It is a substantial part of the TCO of an M2M / IoT solution • The management of configurations and other software components on the remote device needs to be provided in a way easily to be integrated into the enterprise IT • The logging and monitoring of vital data from the distributed systems for is essential for a secure, healthy and efficient operational infrastructure • The life-cycle management of the applications / business logic on the device is becoming increasingly important where multiple over time changing services have to be provided by the gateway in the field • Transparent and secure remote access for troubleshooting and . ………. problem solving
- 46. on Security Administration Data Management Device Connectivity Application Integration Everyware Cloud Device Management Overview Remote System Command Remote Configuration Management Device Operation & Management Remote Software Updates Remote Log Retrieval Device Diagnostic Service Remote VPN Access • Operation and management of the distributed devices in the field • Management of device configurations and other software components • Logging and monitoring of vital data from the distributed systems • Life-cycle management of applications / business logic on the device • Transparent and secure remote access to the remote devices Device Management
- 47. Everyware Cloud Device Management Overview
- 48. Everyware Cloud Device Management • Device Provisioning – Provisioning of Device Configuration with Account Affiliation • Embedded Application / Bundle Management – Bundle Start/Stop – Incremental Software Updates • Service Configuration Management – Configuration Updates – Management of Snapshots and Rollbacks • Remote Management – Remote Command Executions, VPN – System Monitoring and Diagnostics for CPU, MEM, … • Device Batch Operations – Scheduled Device Management Operations on Single/Group Devices – On-reconnect Device Management Operations Software / Embedded Application Management on Security Administration Data Management Device Connectivity Application Integration Device Management
- 49. Everyware Cloud Connectivity Management Managing SIMs & Cellular Communication Infrastructure Vodafone M2M GDSP Platform Inbound Calls Outbound Calls Other MVNO Platforms Inbound Calls REST API SOAP WEB Services on Platform & Security Management Device Connectivity GDSP Plugin MVNO Plugin Device Registry SIM Management Platform Integration Outbound Calls: • SMS delivery for Transport fallback • Notify Session Events • Updated SIM data Inbound Calls: • Send SMS • Send Wakeup SMS • SIM Session Status • Localization Connectivity Management: • Device Registry maintains association between Gateway Device and its SIM (ICCID, IMSI) • Manage SIM Groups • Automatic SIM Status Synchronization
- 50. Everyware Cloud Security Overview (Subset, Examples) EC 4.0 Device to Cloud to Application Security Architecture • X.509 Certificate based authentication • Integrated PKI / Certificate management Security “in the Cloud” (IoT / OT Platform) • Allowed traffic is secure and authenticated • Application / Interface servers: no ports open other than 443 (HTTPS) • Secure cloud infrastructure • Signed Code / secure execution environment Securing Device to Cloud (Communication Security) • Allowed traffic is secure and authenticated • Broker / infrastructure / perimeter defense – Firewalling – All in-bound ports other than Broker ports are closed • Everyware VPN service Securing the Device • Firewall • OSGi / Signed Code / secure execution environment • Secure Boot on Hardware Java VM Code Linux
- 51. M2M Integration Platform System Infrastructure Options PaaS SaaS IaaS System Infrastructure Service Layer Application Infrastructure Service Layer Application Service Layer M2M Integration Platform iPaaS System Infrastructure (Servers, Storage, Networking, OS) System Infrastructure Services (IaaS) On-Premises 19” 1U Appliance Public Cloud Everyware CloudEveryware Server Private Cloud
- 52. M2M Integration Platform Typical Edge-Node, Gateway, Smart Sensor Scenarios = or Distributed Device Infrastructure Distributed Device Logic & Infrastructure Internet / IP Business / Application Logic & Infrastructure Applications / Services M2M Gateways, Smart Edge Nodes Comms Infrastructure Sensors, Actuators, Meters, HMIs, Devices, etc. HW OS SW Cloud Client HW OS SW Cloud Client HW OS SW Cloud Client HW OS SW Cloud Client HW OS SW Cloud Client HW Cloud Client HW HW OS SW Cloud Client IoT Integration Platform On- premise Public Cloud HW HW HW @ MW MW MW MW MW MW
- 53. Processing Power & Informix at the Edge of the OT Infrastructure The Role of Databases in Smart Edge Devices and the Features that make Informix a Perfect Choice. Robert Andres
- 54. Computational Power at the Edge Advantages of Processing and a Database at the Edge • Database related operations at the edge are: • Sorting • Aggregation • Duplicate elimination, data cleansing • Local storing of data • Data delivery at specific times • Statistical calculations • Analytics • Responses to events in real-time • Some things that can be done in the cloud can be better done at the edge, only the scale is different
- 55. Informix Embed at the Edge Advantages of having a Database at the Edge Informix database software incorporates design concepts that are uniquely suited to the challenges in today’s embedded device’s: • Extremely high levels of performance and enterprise reliability • Distinctive capabilities in data replication and scalability • No administrative overhead • Easily embedded in a device • Install footprint and memory required as low as 64 MB • Hands-free administration • Built-in support for time series and spatial/GIS data • Analytics built into the database • Supports JSON/BSON and SQL apps simultaneously in the same database • Scales-out across multiple devices Content on this slide has been provided by
- 56. Informix Embed at the Edge Advantages of having a Database at the Edge • Informix is proven technology as an embedded database. Providing a small footprint with a fully featured enterprise database server. • Built in autonomics with self healing, self configuration and automation with the DB scheduler. • Automated space provisioning • Automated Memory Management • Dynamically tuned Engine parameters • Embedding Informix in consolidation devices on the edge of the network of IoT allows for: • Complex store and forward capabilities with transformation and aggregation • Informix times series data approach reduces local resource constraints and improves performance in applications like smart metering • Business decisions made on the edge, closer to the producer of the data Content on this slide has been provided by
- 57. Informix at the Edge IBM Informix Strengths for Time Series and Geospatial Data • In traditional time series table approach each row contains one record which results in billions of rows in the table. • All data is indexed for efficient lookups • Data is appended to the end of the table as it arrives • Meter ID’s are stored in every record Meter_ID Time KWH Voltage ColN 1 1-1-11 12:00 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N 2 1-1-11 12:00 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N 3 1-1-11 12:00 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N … … … … ……… … 1 1-1-11 12:15 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N 2 1-1-11 12:15 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N 3 1-1-11 12:15 Value 1 Value 2 ……… Value N … … … … ……… … Content on this slide has been provided by
- 58. Informix at the Edge IBM Informix Strengths for Time Series and Geospatial Data • In the Informix time series data approach each row contains all the data for a single meter, data append to end of the row • Data is not indexed, only the meter ID column is indexed • Data on disk is clustered by meter id and kept ordered by time • Meter IDs stored once rather than with every record • Timestamps are not stored on disk, but are calculated by position in series • Missing intervals are marked with a placeholder Meter_ID Series 1 [(1-1-11 12:00, value 1, value 2,…, value N), (1-1-11 12:15, value 1, value 2, …, value N), …] 2 [(1-1-11 12:00, value 1, value 2,…, value N), (1-1-11 12:15, value 1, value 2, …, value N), …] 3 [(1-1-11 12:00, value 1, value 2,…, value N), (1-1-11 12:15, value 1, value 2, …, value N), …] 4 [(1-1-11 12:00, value 1, value 2,…, value N), (1-1-11 12:15, value 1, value 2, …, value N), …] … … Content on this slide has been provided by Informix times series data approach reduces local resource constraints and improves performance in applications like smart metering
- 59. Performance Benchmark SQLite and Informix Embed on Intel Quark Test cases Informix SQLite Data loading – high-speed performance (records per second) 950 / 1050 (DK100 / DK50)1 700 (Average)2 Storage space that is required for 1 day of data 275 MB 1200 MB Aggregation query (seconds) 2 secs 4-25 secs Moving average (seconds) 25 secs 2592003 secs Missing interval search (seconds) 2 secs 14-30 secs 1. The two figures for data loading with Informix reflect a slight difference in performance between the DK100 and DK50. DK100 had more running components causing a drop in performance vs DK50 1. Data loading with SQLite had significant variations in load performance as the database size increased. 2. The moving average result for SQLite is a projected figure that is based on a partial result after 10 minutes. Content on this slide has been provided by A performance benchmark performed by IBM on Intel reference hardware showed the following results:
- 60. Multi-Service Gateway Approach w. IBM SKU with Informix as the Central Database in ESF Multi-Service Gateway M2M/IoT Integration Platform Linux Hardware Platform Java VM OSGi Application Software Framework Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Informix DB integrated with ESF Applications leveraging the Informix DB can be deployed & updated as part of the Embedded Application Management (Java/OSGi) in ESF and Everyware Cloud
- 61. Multi-Service Gateway Approach w. IBM OpenJDK 7, Oracle Java SE 7 Embedded OSGi Application Container (Eclipse Equinox, Concierge) Device Abstraction javax.comm / RS-485 Basic Gateway Services IBM Informix DB Service Clock Service Device Profile Watchdog Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration Field ProtocolsConnectivity and Delivery Data Services MQTT Paho AdministrationGUI Application Frameworks RemoteManagement Configuration Management javax.usb + udev Cloud Services Firewall, Port Forwarding Network Monitors Cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet GPS Position GPIO / SPI / PWM / I2C jdk.dio ModBUS CAN bus Custom Protocols Updates Management RemoteAccess Java USB HID APIs javax.bluetooth / BLEjavax.smartcardio Security Security Manager Certificate Manager SSL Manager Provisioning Red Hat Camel SKU with Informix as the Central Database in ESF Application Application
- 62. Integrating into the IBM Enterprise IT World Brief Overview, Combining the IBM Enterprise IT World with OT-centric Capabilities of Eurotech Robert Andres
- 63. Informix at the Backend / Cloud Backend / Cloud Requirements • The volume of data that must be stored can be a real challenge: • Companies are already planning to store data for billions of devices • No single server is large enough • Millions of records must be stored each second • Data can be coming from 1000’s of different locations • Data from a variety of device types must be stored and analyzed • Different devices types generate different kinds of data – time series, spatial, text which makes analytics difficult • Sensitive data must be protected • There may be medical, automotive, personal electronics, etc… all stored in the same cloud Content on this slide has been provided by
- 64. Informix at the Backend / Cloud Why use a database in the IoT backend? • Databases like Informix are well suited to managing the huge volumes of data from devices • Customers want to be able to browse and analyze their data • 1000’s of concurrent users • Reports need to be run on the device data • Billing, dashboards, trend analysis, aggregation, duplicate elimination, data cleansing, correlation, prediction, etc… • Archiving for compliance and auditing • Enhances security via multi-tenancy • High availability and transparent failover required • Numerous well known APIs for application development Content on this slide has been provided by
- 65. Informix at the Backend / Cloud Why Informix? Informix database software incorporates design concepts that are suited to challenges in IoT, resulting in extremely high levels of performance and availability, distinctive capabilities in data replication and scalability, and no administrative overhead. • Integrates with IBM products such as MessageSight, Infosphere Streams • Runs in the cloud on Softlayer or Bluemix etc. • Hands-free administration • Specialized high performance support for time series and spatial/GIS data • Continuously load millions of records per second • Analytics orders of magnitude faster than other databases • Supports JSON/BSON and SQL apps simultaneously • Scales-out across multiple servers Content on this slide has been provided by
- 66. IT/OT Integration IBM / Eurotech Integration / MQTT M2M Integration Platform Device Multi-Service Gateways PCN Modbus PLC • Device Registry • Device Management • Device SW Lifecycle Management • Device Provisioning • Device Remote Access • Device Security • Device Monitoring • Device Connectivity • Integration with SIM Management Platforms (Vodafone, Jasper, Arkessa) • Message Routing • Pub/Sub • Low Latency • Data Aggregation • Security Option 1: Natively connecting to BlueMix IoT Foundation Option 2: Leveraging Everyware Cloud
- 67. IT/OT Integration IBM / Eurotech Integration / MQTT M2M Integration Platform Devices Multi-Service Gateways PCN PLC Interfaces other than MQTT (data) mainly for device and embedded application management integration. World of Enterprise IT Maximo Message Sight
- 68. IT/OT Integration IBM / Eurotech Integration / Example IESEP A platform in the backend, such as the Intelligent Energy Services Enablement Platform (IESEP), needs to be equipped with capabilities to deploy and manage the IoT Services. Smart Generation Smart Generation Smart Home Smart Home Smart Building Smart Building Smart Grid Smart Grid E-MobilityE-Mobility Smart Device Smart Storage Smart Meter Smart Metering Smart Metering Core Technical Services Value Added Services Access Services Device Services Core BusinessServices Smarter Energy Service Hub Client & 3rd party Data Management Data Anonymi sation Reporting Engine Application Server Smart Home Gateway Smart Grid LV_RTU Smart Metering Gateway Event Manage ment Analytics engine Optimi zation engine Portal Server Device Heartbeat Daten- zentrale ETL engine ESB LDAP ESB Security Appliance OSGi Server Endpoint Manage ment Energy Data Store Access Manage ment eMail Server Web Commerce B2B Gateway Business Process Manager ZFA EAM Web Browser Mobile Device External Access IOC Intelligent Meter NW.Mgmt Flexlast Market Manager Meter Rollout Support Demand Response Effizienz Portal Renewables Monitoring LV-Grid Monitoring Churn Management Predictive Maintenance Smart Metering Portal Charging Pole Reservation Virtual Power Plant Smarter Energy Service HubIntelligent Energy Services Enablement Platform Smart Generation Smart Generation Smart Home Smart Home Smart Building Smart Building Smart Grid Smart Grid E-MobilityE-Mobility Smart Device Smart Storage Smart Meter Smart Metering Smart Metering Core Technical Services Value Added Services Access Services Device Services Core BusinessServices Smarter Energy Service Hub Client & 3rd party Data Management Data Anonymi sation Reporting Engine Application Server Smart Home Gateway Smart Grid LV_RTU Smart Metering Gateway Event Manage ment Analytics engine Optimi zation engine Portal Server Device Heartbeat Daten- zentrale ETL engine ESB LDAP ESB Security Appliance OSGi Server Endpoint Manage ment Energy Data Store Access Manage ment eMail Server Web Commerce B2B Gateway Business Process Manager ZFA EAM Web Browser Mobile Device External Access IOC Intelligent Meter NW.Mgmt Flexlast Market Manager Meter Rollout Support Demand Response Effizienz Portal Renewables Monitoring LV-Grid Monitoring Churn Management Predictive Maintenance Smart Metering Portal Charging Pole Reservation Virtual Power Plant Smarter Energy Service HubIntelligent Energy Services Enablement Platform Content on this slide has been provided by A Java/OSGi based OT architecture and infrastructure, such as the combination of Eurotechs Everyware Software Framework for software defined IoT devices with Everyware Cloud, is an essential core service to deploy and manage the IoT service elements in the field.
- 69. IT/OT Integration IESEP, and how Eurotech can add Value Content on this slide has been provided by Web Browser Mobile Device External Access powered by IBM Intelligent Energy Services Enablement Platform (IESEP) Device Services Access Services Core Business Process & Technical Services Value Added Services Customer Operations Smart Metering Smart Metering Portal Efficiency Portal Intelligent Meter NW Mgmt MOC Meter Rollout Support . . . Churn Mgt Market Manager Flexible Tariffs Customer Analytics Next Best Action . . . Smart Grid VPP Demand Response Renewables Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Distribution Grid Monitoring . . . Smart Home/Building & EV EV Charge Pole Reservation Smart Home Appliance Smart Charging Smart Home Security . . . Smart Welfare Appliance Data MgtIntegration ProcessesMulti SiteAnalytics Reports SecurityAsset Mgt Commerce Systems Mgt Rules Charging Smart Metering Gateway Smart Home Gateway Smart Grid LV_RTU OT Device Mgt Eurotech IoT Offering: Integrated, modular M2M / OT / IoT Building Blocks • M2M/OT Hardware • Device Middleware • IoT / M2M Integration Platform
- 70. Use Cases Examples for M2M/IoT Projects and Design Wins Robert Andres
- 71. The Internet of Things Many Customers & Applications
- 72. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Wind Turbine Monitoring Application: The customers monitors and services wind turbines globally, mainly on coasts. The design required cellular capable devices with Zigbee interfaces to minimize cost and group the service across aggregators. Key Success Factors: Global product Zigbee support Eurotech software knowledge and experience Flexible HW platform Cloud device management Product: ReliaGATE 50-21 HW / SW Development Services
- 73. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Preventive Maintenance and Virtual Power Plant Application: The EnergyON platform provides a data and process hub for energy-related services and operative asset management. Core element of the end-to-end solution is the bi-directional communication to all kind of sensors and actuators for active remote monitoring and control of various systems in a building. The solution enables energy suppliers as well facility service providers to offer value-added services around buildings. Key Success Factors: Pay-per-use business model Comprehensive tool for service and asset management Maintenance cost reduction Increase availability and reliability for costumers Improve quality assurance of existing SLA Readiness for virtual power plant SW Development Services Product: Portal OperatorCustomer Flexible Energy Appliance Field Service ReliaGATE 50-21
- 74. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Boilers & Heaters Application: The customer a leading company in the global market for heaters and boilers required an IoT solution that would allow them to develop and offer new services. One goal is for end users to remote control their own thermo-devices but also for technical assistance operators to perform remote diagnostics. In addition valuable data for the R&D, service, marketing departments of the Customer to develop & sell new products and services. Key Success Factors: Service-oriented business model Open and industry standards based solution ESF hardware abstraction, Java/OSGi Remote device & embedded applic. management Real time data M2M / IoT know how in Eurotech Eurotech worldwide footprint SW Development Services Product: 3rd Party HW
- 75. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Public transport power stations protection Application: The stack 104 is use in power distributions substation in railways application for protection purposes The stack 104 monitors current and voltage of the substation and controls the circuit breaker The customer (SECHERON – Switzerland) has chosen the Stack 104 from Eurotech for its high level of modularity. Key Success Factors: Modularity Rugged design Long life product Local Eurotech support Product: STACK 104
- 76. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Retail Energy & Asset Management Application: The customer required a programmable Intel cellular platform for monitoring of refrigeration units at grocery stores for energy and asset management application. Key Success Factors: ESF Started with Helios… software portability Eurotech software knowledge and experience Flexible hardware platform Looking into EDC for long term storage ReliaGATE 50-21 Product:
- 77. Smart City Smart Building Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Environmental Monitoring Application: Several cities were looking for a solution that would allow them to do effective constant environmental monitoring as part of their civil protection and environmental protection plans and services. The main data monitored in real time: temperature, humidity, CO, CO2, NO2, NO, O3, SO2, H2S, VOC, electromagnetic emissions and nuclear radiation (α, β, γ). Data is transferred via different transports (including 3G, WiFi) using Internet connections in real time to control centers and different applications. Alarms and measurements can be made accessible to the population through Web and mobile applications. Key Factors: Short time to market due to EDC approach Turnkey complete solution including dashboards, alarms Compact, rugged enclosure Very good price / performance Product: Smart Environmental Sensor
- 78. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Industrial Air Conditioning System Monitoring Application: The customer, a leading manufacturer of industrial grade air conditioning (chiller) systems was looking for a solution that would allow them to monitor constantly the status of deployed Air Conditioning Chillers world wide. The main data monitored in real time: pressure, temperature, power consumption, efficiency Data should be transferred via different transports (including 3G, Ethernet, WiFi) using Internet connections in real time to operations (and R&D). Key Factors: Short time to market due to EDC approach Modbus / PLC support in ESF Flexible powerful hardware platform Product: ReliaGATE 50-21
- 79. Medical & Healthcare Applications Use Case: Remote Device Monitoring & Management Application: The customer manufactures sophisticated medical equipment that is deployed internationally in hospitals and clinics. Typical deployment situations make it difficult to do remote monitoring and maintenance because of the security requirements on the customer side. With Eurotech´s M2M/IoT building blocks a solution is implemented that overcomes the typical security and network issues and enables besides management access, applications for data collection and analytics. One example is preventive / predictive maintenance for the distributed medical devices. Key Success Factors: Flexible HW platform Wired, wireless and cellular connectivity Internationally deployable (ReliaCELL) solution Everyware Software Framework on the Multi-Service Gateway simplifies app development on the device Everyware Cloud as Integration Platform for Data and Device Management including Everyware VPN Eurotech M2M/IoT knowledge and experience Product: ReliaGATE 10-20 & ReliaCELL HW / SW Development Services
- 80. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Transportation / Train Application: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was looking for a maintenance wear leveling asset management solution for their public transit infrastructure. The application required a rugged on board computer to capture wheel revolutions per vehicle and to connect wirelessly to an IBM asset management system. When the wheels have a certain amount of wear, WMATA will perform preventive maintenance to improve safety for their passengers. Key Success Factors: Rugged design and rail rated Eurotech proven rail experience IBM partnership Pulse counter input Wireless capabilities Networking capabilities Product: DynaCOR 10-00 HW / SW Development Services
- 81. M2M / IoT Applications Use Case: Connected Fitness Equipment Application: The customers run a chain of fitness clubs/ centers and were looking for ways to provide more value for their customers and to get more efficient in operating the infrastructure and equipment. The goal was to integrate data from the fitness equipment not only for preventive maintenance (repair proactively, less down-time, improve customer satisfaction) but also to collect data that allows to offer new individual services to the customers (personal fitness data) and to analyze usage rates (compare to other locations within a club or in different facilities, add equipment where demand is high). Key Success Factors: Flexible HW platform Wired and wireless connectivity CSAFE protocol between equipment and Gateway Everyware Software Framework on the Multi-Service Gateway simplifies app development on the device Eurotech software knowledge and experience Product: ReliaGATE 50-21 HW / SW Development Services
- 82. Vertical Market Example Use Case Use Case: Vending Machine Application: A vending machine vendor was looking for a reliable communication system (M2M Gateway) capable of collecting vital data from the vending machines and to transfer securely that data into business intelligence applications with the goal to optimize maintenance and operations. The Eurotech offering allowed the maintenance team to implement preventive maintenance procedures, improving the availability of the vending machines. The remote management capabilities of the overall solution (including Everyware Cloud) ensure flexible extension and updating of the distributed systems in the field. Key Success Factors: Short time to market for the system Everyware Cloud near real time data collection and aggregation Everyware Cloud and ESF remote management features Reduced risk (total implementation) Reduced Time-to-Market Robust, small footprint M2M gateway with all required I/O Products: ReliaGATE 10-10 HW / SW Development Services Support
- 83. Conclusions, Summary One Page, Speed Dating Slide Robert Andres
- 84. Computational Power at the Edge Conclusions, Summary • The concept of a Software-defined Gateway or Multi-Service Gateway is very powerful and an essential element in Iot solutions. The ability to program smart edge devices (including gateways) in a secure execution environment in Java/OSGi on abstracted hardware offers substantial benefits to companies that need their value proposition extended to the IoT edge. • Informix database technology at the edge does provide significant benefits, including improved performance for time series and spatial/GIS data • Different from “traditional” M2M or telemetry like approaches the Software- Defined Gateway does require dynamically changing and updating of device software including the application life cycle management. Remote device and embedded application management is a significant part of the TCO of an IoT solution. The use of M2M/IoT Integration Platform capabilities is improving overall cost and time-to-market for IoT solutions significantly. • There is a magnificent and powerful IT world that the OT world with Software- Defined Edge nodes need to be seamlessly and securely integrated with.
- 85. Solving the Complexity Problem ! What is Driving IoT Adoption?