Enhancing E-business in industry 4.0: Integrating fog/edge computing with Data LakeHouse for IIoT

E-business is evolving towards the creation of a global network of interconnected smart devices, aimed at enhancing a wide array of applications through their ability to sense, connect, and analyze data. At the heart of this evolution, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) emerges as a pivotal element in the era of ‘Industry 4.0.’ This paper proposes a novel framework that integrates fog/edge computing architecture with a Data LakeHouse model for the IIoT ecosystem, incorporating unified meta-metadata for superior data processing and governance. This innovative approach addresses key challenges such as data management, latency, and system efficiency, essential for optimizing operations and reinforcing decision-making. It represents a substantial leap forward in leveraging IIoT capabilities within e-business environments, ensuring data integrity, enabling real-time analytics, and enhancing operational efficiency.