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Abstract
Introduction
Iot and Data Synchronization Background
Inter-Organizational Data Synchronization
Data Synchronization Principles
QLM Data Format (QLM-DF)
Strategy for Asynchronous Data
Case Study
Data Synchronization 1 and 2 (A-P C )
Data Synchronization 2
Conclusion and Discussion
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P2P Data Synchronization for Product Lifecycle Management

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Abstract

Intelligent products are an undeniable asset for efficient product lifecycle management (PLM), providing ways to capture events related to physical objects at various locations and times. Today and more than ever before, PLM tools and systems must be built upon standards for enhancing interoperability among all product stakeholders and developing tools independent of specific vendors, applications, and operating systems. Based on this observation, this paper develops strategies to improve « information sustainability » in PLM environments using standardized communication interfaces defined by a recent standard proposal named quantum lifecycle management (QLM) messaging standards. More concretely, data synchronization models based upon QLM standards are developed to enable the synchronization of product-related information among various systems, networks, and organizations involved throughout the product lifecycle. Our proposals are implemented and assessed based on two distinct platforms defined in the healthcare and home automation sectors.

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