System and method to control a cross domain workflow based on a hierachical engine framework

An intelligent control system for controlling a workflow of an edge system based on a hierarchical engine framework, the intelligent control system comprising a computer system configured to implement:

• an engine database configured to store identity information of an engine for processing the workflow, location information of the engine, and specification information of the engine;
• an engine manager configured to manage the engine database;
• and
• a pipeline manager configured to manage a data pipeline of input and output data of the engine according to the workflow;
• wherein the pipeline manager is configured to manage the data pipeline by operations including
• controlling a gateway node of a cloud server, and
• managing a data access path between IoT (Internet of Things) devices and the edge system.