Distributed Personal OS Environments – exploring Cooperative Fog Computing

Abstract

This paper describes our vision of open, collaborative fog computing environments, where owners are willing to provide their ICT resources to opportunistic service requesters. The architecture for supporting such "Distributed Personal OS Environments" is presented, highlighting its distinctive features, including the active role it restores to (extreme edge) network providers, as well as the resulting three-tier orchestration model. Finally, a broader discussion on stakeholder interactions and sustainability considerations in these open environments is provided.