Authors:
Mevludin Blazevic
and
Dennis M. Riehle
Affiliation:
Institute for IS Research, University of Koblenz, Universitätsstraße 1, Koblenz, Germany
Keyword(s):
Internet of Things, Platform, Smart Campus, LoRaWAN.
Abstract:
This paper presents a comparative evaluation of on-premise Internet of Things (IoT) platforms utilizing the Utility Analysis (UA) method within a university campus environment. The market analysis and evaluation are conducted systematically using a scoring procedure, guided by expert interviews to identify functional and non-functional requirements for the IoT device management in the University of Things (UoT) setup. After a market exploration considering the exclusion criteria, ”no on-premise installation” and ”no license-free cost models”, five IoT platforms are assessed against predefined evaluation criteria derived from these requirements. Among the evaluated platforms, the Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) Network Server ChirpStack is the most suitable software solution, demonstrating superior utility value. Chirpstack may be integrated into the university’s own Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud infrastructure, enhancing data privacy, security, and application contr
ol. The primary objective of this study is to identify an optimal IoT platform capable of meeting stakeholder requirements for the exploration of available solutions. Recognizing the critical role of the IoT platform within the Smart Campus/UoT ecosystem, this research contributes to the enhancement of a Smart Campus infrastructure by facilitating efficient IoT sensor and gateway management.
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