Achieving Seamless IoT Interoperability Through Data Plane Programmability

The rapid proliferation and vast diversity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices present significant challenges to achieving seamless interoperability within modern networks. Many legacy IoT systems still rely on outdated protocols, rendering them incompatible with newer devices and creating communication bottlenecks. Additionally, the need for real-time traffic adaptation and modification further complicates the integration of these heterogeneous systems. This paper explores the potential of data plane programmability as a solution to address these challenges, enabling dynamic control over network behavior and improving compatibility between diverse IoT devices. By allowing real-time adjustments to traffic flows and adapting protocols on the fly, programmable data planes offer a flexible and scalable approach to ensuring interoperability across both modern and legacy IoT systems. Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach, highlighting its potential to enhance IoT network performance and longevity.