Member companies ZVEI are actively committed to fair and innovation-promoting international competition between platforms. The design of platforms should therefore prevent the creation of anti- competitive lock-in mechanisms that artificially obstruct users from switching to other platforms. In particular, the migration capability of data should be ensured, and the simultaneous use of multiple platforms should be made possible.
Case studies from practice
Case study: ABB
ABB supports the development of the Asset Administration Shell concept and incorporates it into its own device and platform developments. The Asset Administration Shell allows data and services from IIoT devices to be connected via a unified interface, regardless of the device manufacturer. In addi- tion, device properties can be exchanged across manufacturers in a standardized way using eCl@ss.
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10. Enabling fair competition between digital platforms
Member companies ZVEI are actively committed to fair and innovation-promoting international competition between platforms. The design of platforms should therefore prevent the creation of anti- competitive lock-in mechanisms that artificially obstruct users from switching to other platforms. In particular, the migration capability of data should be ensured, and the simultaneous use of multiple platforms should be made possible.
Case studies from practice
Case study: ABB
ABB supports the development of the Asset Administration Shell concept and incorporates it into its own device and platform developments. The Asset Administration Shell allows data and services from IIoT devices to be connected via a unified interface, regardless of the device manufacturer. In addi- tion, device properties can be exchanged across manufacturers in a standardized way using eCl@ss.
Further information