The platform has been designed taking into account the UNE 178104:2017 standard to ensure the proper functioning and interoperability between different systems and technologies This requirement is fundamental for Smart Cities or Smart Tourism Destinations that aim to benefit from technology in all its forms and avoid what is known as "vendor lock in"

The reference framework of the UNE standard for Smart cities and its distinction between Smart Cities and Sensorized Cities illustrates the capabilities of acquiring data from multiple sources and users (sensors, social networks, external entities) and transforming them into information applied to specific complex use cases of virtually any nature

Iris360 is designed to be highly scalable and adaptable, with an architecture that supports continuous expansion of elements and functionalities The platform is deployed in an "On Cloud" environment for its production environment, which offers flexibility and efficiency The development, pre-exploitation, and exploitation environments are clearly defined to facilitate the management and implementation of the platform The platform is based on fundamentals that ensure its versatility These include the use of open standards and open-source software, which facilitate the interoperability and extension of the platform

The platform will be based on open technologies, protocols, or solutions This is to ensure that it can be operated, maintained, and evolved with minimal vendor lock-in The platform will provide an open, public API so that external providers can use these specifications to develop applications

Key Features of Iris360s data sources management capabilities: Connection to Libeliums Open API: The Device Manager module connects with an open API provided by Libelium Access and manipulation of devices are enabled through this API, which can be configured using an API KEY from the Iris360 on-premise platform CRUD Functionality for Bootstrapping Profiles: The module offers Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functionality for bootstrapping profiles of devices This allows users to choose both the protocol of sending and the destination of sending, facilitating customization and control over how devices are initialized and managed Easy Association of data sources and devices with Profiles: It simplifies the process of associating Libelium devices with bootstrapping profiles This feature ensures that devices can be easily linked to specific profiles, enhancing the management and configuration process Support for Multiple Profiles per Device: A Libelium device can have up to two profiles simultaneously a primary and a secondary profile This dual profiling enhances the flexibility and adaptability of device management, allowing for more nuanced control over device behaviors and settings Graphical User Interface and Direct API Use: Besides providing a graphical interface for platform interaction, the Device Manager allows for the direct use of the API This flexibility caters to different user preferences and technical requirements, with documentation following OAS 310 standards and tools like Swagger or ReDoc for ease of use The device manager of the platform is capable of integrating not only Libelium devices but also those from third parties, enhancing its utility as a comprehensive IoT device management solution: Integration with Third-Party solutions: Iris360 is designed to be adaptable and can integrate devices that use various communication protocols, including LoRaWAN and HTTP(s)/MQTT(s) For devices that are not FIWARE ready, the platform utilizes the "Libelium Fiware Manager" This component translates the information sent by these devices into the format required by the IoT Agent, ensuring seamless integration of a wide range of third-party devices into the Iris360 ecosystem Compatibility with Various Protocols: The platform supports devices that communicate via LoRaWAN, as they connect through a base station that forwards the LoRaWAN frame to a service (like Chirpstack) located in the Acquisition Layer For devices using HTTP(s) or MQTT(s) protocols, Iris360 manages integration whether the devices are FIWARE ready or require intermediary processing through the Libelium Fiware Manager Scalable and Inclusive Device Management: Iris360s device management module is developed with scalability in mind, ensuring that it can handle a growing number of diverse IoT devices The inclusion of third-party devices demonstrates the platforms commitment to flexibility and adaptability, essential for comprehensive IoT management solutions