Abstract
The number of industrial applications relying on the
Machine to Machine (M2M) services exposed from physical
world has been increasing in recent years. Such M2M
services enable communication of devices with the core
processes of companies. However, there is a big challenge
related to complexity and to application-specific M2M
systems called "vertical silos". This paper focuses on
reviewing the technologies of M2M service networks and
discussing approaches from the perspectives of M2M
information and services, M2M communication and M2M
security. Finally, a discussion on technologies and
approaches potentially enabling future autonomic M2M
service networks are provided. According to our
conclusions, it is seen that clear definition of the
architectural principles is needed to solve the "vertical
silo" problem and then, proceeding towards enabling
autonomic capabilities for solving complexity problem
appears feasible. Several areas of future research have
been identified, e.g., autonomic information based
services, optimization of communications with limited
capability devices, real-time messaging, creation of
trust and end to end security, adaptability, reliability,
performance, interoperability, and maintenance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 130-173 |
Journal | Computers |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- machine to machine communication
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- cyber-physical systems