The lasagne model has many strengths:

•  Customer empowerment
  In a silo model, the customer is very much in the hands of the supplier. The supplier has full control through all layers of the infrastructure because they themselves manage and often own infrastructure and processes from A to Z. By putting the focus on the availability and ownership of the data, integrated systems and control panels can be built that are cost-effective while at the same time the desired functionality can be met. 
• Innovation and business development
  Through the involvement of a variety of players, new services can be developed. The full creative power and competitiveness of the players at different levels can be channeled into new or more efficient services that can be packaged to create interesting customer offers.
• Flexibility through standardization and interchangeability
  By working with common standards, interchangeability is guaranteed in the system. This benefits both customers and suppliers:
  • Customers can switch to a new infrastructure or service provider without having to re-install sensors and networks, change management systems or buy new equipment. 
  • Completely new services can be developed through the free flow of data that used to be locked into silos and incompatible technologies.
  • Subcontractors, like sensor manufacturers,  can more easily establish themselves in the market and compete with others. 
  • It will also be possible for a 3rd party service provider to develop services that are technology independent and broaden their market to many customers.