INTERNET OF THINGS OPEN‐SOURCE SYSTEMS

This chapter explores the importance of open source to the Internet of Things (loT), and provides lists of consortiums and useful open‐source projects. Fundamentally, the motivation behind open‐source projects is utility: people have a need for the types of deliverables open source can provide. Open source allows for scalability, increased velocity of innovation, and flexibility. While there are some issues with open‐source technologies, open source provides a strong foundation for the expansion of the IoT. Open source offers a new level of interoperability across devices and networks. Interoperability speeds innovation and reduces costs. Open standards can provide the framework for open‐source implementation. One finding of particular note was that some of the open‐source projects defied the Open Source Initiative's (OSI's) definition, namely, they were not entirely free. Some projects offer a freemium model or free open‐source code with the option of professional services for support and advanced tools.