For now, it either uses CoAP or REST web service, otherwise I won't consider it. Easy to understand, human readable messaging keeps the integration open and is

For now, it either uses CoAP or REST web service, otherwise I won't consider it. Easy to understand, human readable messaging keeps the integration open and is the second most important concern for IOT (security being #1), but most everyone wants to create a platform and lock in a user/customer base. No thanks.