Scott MacKenzie hosts a podcast celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. At the OMG SQ1 meeting in Reston, Virginia, he interviews Erik Hendriks and Justin Wilson about DDS (Data Distribution System). Erik, a senior architect at ZettaScale, has been involved with DDS for 20 years. Justin, a principal software engineer at Unity Foundation, explains the open-source implementation of DDS. DDS enables efficient data transfer without the need for applications to know the transport details. It supports a publish-subscribe model, ensuring data reliability and scalability. The conversation highlights DDS's role in modern data-intensive applications and its future focus on scalability, big data, and security.

Action Items

• [ ] Explore the open DDS foundation website (open-dds.org) to learn more about the technology.
• [ ] Connect with Erik Hendriks on LinkedIn to discuss DDS and ZettaScale's other products.

Outline

Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

• Scott MacKenzie thanks listeners for their support and celebrates industrial professionals for their bold and innovative work.
• The podcast is broadcasting from the OMG Q1 meeting in Reston, Virginia, focusing on solving today's challenges.
• Scott MacKenzie introduces Erik Hendriks and Justin Wilson, who will discuss DDS (Data Distribution System).

Background of Eric and Justin

• Erik Hendriks has been involved with DDS for 20 years and joined OMG during the standardization of DDS.
• Justin Wilson is attending his first OMG meeting and has a background in IoT applications involving DDS.
• Erik Hendricks is a senior architect at ZettaScale, fully involved in DDS for the last 20 years.
• Justin Wilson is a principal software engineer at Unity Foundation and Open DDS Foundation, previously involved with Object Computing.

Explanation of DDS (Data Distribution System)

• DDS stands for Data Distribution System, which helps get data from its source to its destination efficiently.
• DDS decouples applications to such an extent that they don't need to know about each other's existence.
• DDS is unique compared to other middlewares due to its ability to efficiently and reliably distribute data.
• Justin Wilson explains the open-source implementation of DDS and its benefits, including efficiency and productivity.

How DDS Works and Its Benefits

• DDS uses a data-centric approach, allowing applications to specify what data they need without knowing the source.
• DDS middleware handles the discovery and delivery of data, making applications simpler and more efficient.
• DDS can handle both unicast and multicast data delivery, optimizing data transmission based on the number of subscribers.
• DDS contracts specify the quality and reliability of data, ensuring consistent and efficient data flow.

Real-World Applications and Implementation

• DDS is used in various industries, including manufacturing, where it simplifies data collection and distribution.
• DDS can be integrated into existing systems, reducing the need for custom solutions and ongoing maintenance.
• DDS offers flexibility in data collection, allowing for easy integration of new data sources and applications.
• DDS is often used in standards for specific industries, such as automotive and transportation, providing interoperability and flexibility.

Future of DDS and Security Considerations

• Scalability and big data are key focus areas for the future of DDS, ensuring systems can handle growing data volumes.
• DDS is evolving to support higher-level programming languages like Python, making it more accessible to developers.
• Security is a critical aspect of DDS, ensuring data is only accessible to authorized users and not intercepted during transmission.
• DDS is growing to meet the demands of modern data-intensive applications, providing robust and secure data distribution solutions.

Conclusion and Contact Information

• Scott MacKenzie thanks Erik and Justin for the insightful conversation and highlights the importance of DDS in modern data collection.
• Justin Wilson provides information on how to contact the Open DDS Foundation through their website.
• Erik Hendricks can be found on LinkedIn under Erik Hendricks (without CK) at ZettaScale.
• Scott MacKenzie encourages listeners to engage with OMG and connect with industry professionals like Erik and Justin.

Scott MacKenzie and Gerardo discussed advancements in distributed systems and data management. Gerardo explained how their company, Real-Time Innovations, develops software infrastructure for robotic systems. They discussed the importance of modularity, interoperability, and security in complex systems, highlighting challenges such as latency, data security, and scalability in real-time innovations. They emphasized the need for a common language and protocol to enable communication and integration between different systems.

Action Items

• [ ] Look into getting involved with OMG (Object Management Group) to engage with others using DDS.
• [ ] Provide Scott with contact details for RTI and information on how listeners can learn more about DDS and RTI's solutions.
• [ ] Share recording of meeting on the industrial talk podcast for others interested in DDS.

Outline

DDS software platform for distributed systems.

• Scott MacKenzie interviews Gr. Doe at OMG q1 meeting, discussing 20-year membership and hair.
• Gerardo (Chief Technology Officer at Real Time Innovations) explains DDS as a software platform for building distributed systems, like an operating system.
• Gerardo discusses how DDS has been around for 20 years and is used to manage low-level tasks in distributed systems, such as memory and file access management.

Building complex systems with modular components and addressing latency issues in autonomous vehicles.

• Gerardo: Data movement complexity requires software support for easy communication between applications.
• Scott MacKenzie: Abstraction layers are needed to simplify data exchange between applications.
• Gerardo explains modularity is key to building complex systems like autonomous vehicles, emphasizing the importance of interfaces and infrastructure to move data between components.
• Gerardo discusses latency concerns in autonomous vehicles, highlighting the need for networking technology and real-time operating systems to minimize delays.

Data-centric security and its importance in protecting sensitive information.

• Gerardo discusses data-centric security, focusing on protecting data at the source rather than securing communication channels.
• Insecurity is addressed by securing data flows with their own security measures, rather than relying on classic HDP-level security.
• Existing businesses want to deploy DDS for efficient data management.

Real-time data integration and security in industrial settings.

• Gerardo explains how VBS (Virtual Business System) helps integrate systems with different protocols by providing a common language and interface.
• The success of the internet's HTTP and REST protocols serve as an example for how normalizing communication protocols can facilitate integration and interoperability.
• Gerardo discusses the importance of security and scalability in software-defined systems.
• Gerardo discusses scalability of RTI's platform with Scott MacKenzie.
• Gerardo shares contact information for RTI and OMG on industrial talk podcast.