# Signal K Marine Server
From the homepage (opens new window)
Signal K is a modern and open data format for marine use. Built on standard web technologies including JSON, WebSockets and HTTP, Signal K provides a method for sharing information in a way that is friendly to WiFi, cellphones, tablets and the Internet. A format available to everyone, where anyone can contribute, Signal K is the first truly open data format for the marine industry and is set to revolutionize how we consume and interact with data on boats.
The Signal K Server supports IoT Open, just go to the appstore and install the SignalK IoT Open Lynx gateway plugin (opens new window)