Interoperability of heterogeneous Systems of Systems: from requirements to a reference architecture

• DOI: 10.1007/s11227-023-05774-3
• Publication Date: 2023-12-02T03:01:46Z
• Authors: Mersedeh Sadeghi; Alessio Carenini; Oscar Corcho; Matteo Rossi; Riccardo Santoro; Andreas Vogelsang
• Keywords: Identification

Abstract Interoperability stands as a critical hurdle in developing and overseeing distributed collaborative systems. Thus, it becomes imperative to gain deep comprehension of the primary obstacles hindering interoperability essential criteria that systems must satisfy achieve it. In light this objective, initial phase research, we conducted survey questionnaire involving stakeholders practitioners engaged This effort resulted identification eight requirements, along with their corresponding challenges. Then, second part our study encompassed review literature assess effectiveness prevailing conceptual approaches associated technologies addressing identified requirements. analysis led set components promise deliver desired by requirements earlier. These elements subsequently form foundation for third study, reference architecture interoperability-fostering frameworks is proposed paper. The results research can significantly impact software engineering interoperable introducing fundamental best practices address them, but also identifying key framework facilitating Systems Systems.