2025/09/01 by Bojana Marojevikj, Marojevikj, Bojana, Riste Stojanov +1
Computer Science · Decision Sciences · #Data Quality and Management #Databases (cs.DB) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Scientific Computing and Data Management #Semantic Web and Ontologies
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2509.06983
openalex publication_date 2025/09/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
This paper explores the evolving landscape of data spaces, focusing on key concepts, practical applications, and emerging future directions. It begins by introducing the foundational principles that underpin data space architectures, emphasizing their importance in facilitating secure and efficient data exchange. The core design principles and essential building blocks that form the backbone of data-space systems are then examined. Several real-world implementations are presented, showcasing how data spaces are applied across various industries to address challenges such as data sovereignty, interoperability, and trust. The paper concludes by discussing future directions, proposing that leveraging semantic data models can significantly enhance interoperability and data integration within data spaces. Furthermore, it suggests exploring the implementation of SPARQL as a sophisticated authorization layer to improve security and granular control over data access. This research provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of data spaces and aims to guide future advancements in this rapidly evolving field by highlighting the potential of semantic data and SPARQL-based authorization.