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The Linux Foundation has launched Margo – a new open standard initiative for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation ecosystems . Margo is set to transform the way systems and providers interoperate , fostering growth and value generation within the industrial automation ecosystem .
Hosted by the Joint Development Foundation , part of the Linux Foundation family , the initiative is supported by some of the largest automation ecosystem providers globally , including founding members ABB ( including B & R ), Capgemini , Microsoft , Rockwell Automation , Schneider Electric ( including AVEVA ) and Siemens .
Drawing its name from the Latin word for edge , Margo defines the mechanisms for interoperability between edge applications , edge devices and edge orchestration software .
The open standard promises to bring much needed flexibility , simplicity and scalability – unlocking barriers to innovation in complex , multi-vendor environments and accelerating digital transformation for organizations of all sizes .
The group invites likeminded industry peers to join the collaboration and contribute to building a meaningful and effective interoperability standard that will help customers achieve their digital transformation goals with greater speed and efficiency .
“ At the core of Margo development is a commitment to delivering interoperability in a modern and agile way ,” said Bart Nieuwborg , Chair of the Margo Initiative and Senior Program Manager , Rockwell Automation .
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