Industrial Data Space - Secure data exchange in business ecosystems

The Industrial Data Space (IDS) was a virtual data space that facilitated the secure and sovereign exchange of data between companies in business ecosystems. It served as the basis for smart services and innovative business processes by ensuring data sovereignty and data sovereignty for those involved.

Why was the Industrial Data Space relevant?

The digital economy requires a trustworthy infrastructure for data exchange between companies. IDS makes it possible to share data securely without losing control of your own data.

Advantages of the IDS:

• Increased data security through standardized data protection mechanisms
• Interoperability with existing IT systems
• Efficient data networking for digital business models
• Sovereign control over company data

Technical implementation and support

The project actively supported companies in the implementation of the IDS reference architecture and promoted the development of a standardized framework for the integration of IDS components.

Core components of the implementation:

• IDS reference architecture: Technical basis for secure data networking
• IDS Integration Toolbox: Collection of important software packages for integration into existing IT systems
• Smart data nodes: Secure, networked data points for processing and analyzing business-relevant information

Practical solutions for companies

By coordinating the IDS Integration Toolbox, it was possible to simplify implementation in existing IT systems.

The software packages developed were used specifically to:

• Implement IDS connectors for secure data exchange
• Manage data sovereignty and access rights efficiently
• Ensure interoperability between different platforms

Further information

Further details on IDS and its practical implementation are available. Find out more about the Industrial Data Space and its importance for the digital economy.