ODP RM reflections on open service ecosystems

This paper reflects on the use of the ODP reference model in the development of Pilarcos open service ecosystem architecture. The Pilarcos open service ecosystem architecture provides an environment where inter-enterprise collaborations can be collectively managed, utilizing correctness and acceptability criteria set in ecosystem-wide dynamic processes. The correctness requirements are defined in terms of business network models, policies and service definitions that are dynamically utilized as complex conformance reference points. Failures to conform to these reference points trigger pre-committed recovery behavior. The ODP reference model provides sufficient and efficient facilities for the design of this kind of complex, adaptive system.

► Introduces the Pilarcos open service ecosystem for dynamic inter-enterprise business.
► Uses the ODP RM for ecosystem architecture and ecosystem governance.
► Refines ODP RM to business-oriented needs in inter-enterprise collaborations.