GloNet is a research project co-funded by the European Commission which aims in supporting small and medium sizes enterprises to collaborate in the frame of virtual organisations. The cloud-based GloNet platform supports the efficient organisation of business processes involving suppliers and customers in the product lifecycle. The solution will allow for the maintenance of complex, individualised, and extended products. This article presents a use case from the solar ranch, summarises process requirements and elaborates on the architecture and important features of the GloNet platform.
