Third-party vendors are enabled to develop their own data-based business models through non-pro- prietary access to the Siemens MindSphere platform. For this purpose, third-party providers can use open interfaces and flexible connectivity solutions for machines (cross-vendor and with any protocols or communication standards) as well as for various software systems (e.g. ERP, MES):

In addition, the MindSphere Store will provide third parties with a secure distribution platform for industrial applications and digital services.

Further information

https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/media/global/en/Siemens_MindSphere_Whitepaper_tcm27-9395.pdf