Practices for Data Sharing: An Empirical Survey

The data economy is changing the way companies operate. The largest companies in the world are strong actors in the data economy. Still, the share of data economy of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is rather small. For industrial operators, data utilization is predicted to increase performance, predictability, and cost-effectiveness. However, to achieve the goals, data often need to be shared between operators, to produce system level gains. This paper analyses the possibilities and barriers for reaching effective data sharing through qualitative interviews with company representatives with technical insights into data sharing. The paper includes aspects such as value proposition, barriers, confidentiality, and technical aspects of data sharing.