SystemWebs

SystemWebs is a conceptual framework and software platform for modeling, analyzing, and coordinating large-scale networks of interacting systems, often described as system-of-systems or cyber-physical ecosystems. It emphasizes modularity, interoperability, and dynamic composition to manage complex, evolving networks of services, devices, and organizations.

In SystemWebs, each component is a node that exposes capabilities and state, while edges capture interactions, data flows, and dependencies. A governance layer defines policies, SLAs, and security constraints. Interoperability is achieved through standardized interfaces, adapters, and shared data models, enabling heterogeneous technologies to cooperate without custom integration for every pairing.

The architecture is commonly described as layered: a data layer for time-series and metadata; an integration layer with connectors and adapters; a modeling layer that uses graph-based representations and simulations; a coordination layer for orchestration, decision support, and rule-driven workflows; and a presentation layer that provides dashboards, APIs, and reporting.

Typical use cases include urban infrastructure management (transport, utilities, and services), supply-chain networks, smart grids, telecommunications networks, and emergency response planning. It supports digital twin workflows by simulating interactions among components and evaluating policy outcomes.

Adoption considerations include pursuing open standards for data models and interfaces, ensuring data quality, privacy, and security, and addressing the complexity of dynamic system-of-systems configurations. Successful deployment often requires governance frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and careful scoping to manage interoperability overhead.

SystemWebs is related to system-of-systems engineering, digital twins, and service-oriented architectures. It differentiates itself by focusing on the web of interacting systems across domains and supporting dynamic reconfiguration and cross-domain collaboration.