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AWS IoT
Managed IoT services from AWS. Device management, analytics, and security.
Azure IoT
Enterprise IoT from Microsoft. Connect, monitor, and manage IoT assets.
Particle
IoT platform for connected products. Hardware, connectivity, and device cloud.
Losant
Enterprise IoT platform. Build connected solutions with low-code workflows.
What is IoT Platform Software?
IoT (Internet of Things) platform software connects, manages, and analyzes data from physical devices, sensors, and machines. These platforms provide the middleware layer between IoT hardware and business applications — handling device connectivity, data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and visualization. Device management features handle provisioning, firmware updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting across fleets of thousands or millions of connected devices. Edge computing capabilities process data locally on devices before sending summarized results to the cloud, reducing bandwidth and latency. Rule engines and event processing trigger automated actions based on sensor data — alerting operators when temperatures exceed thresholds or automatically adjusting equipment settings. IoT platforms serve industries from manufacturing (predictive maintenance, process optimization) to smart buildings, agriculture, logistics, and healthcare.
Key Features to Look For
Device Management
Provision, monitor, update firmware, and troubleshoot connected devices at scale.
Data Ingestion
Collect telemetry from millions of devices using MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, and custom protocols.
Edge Computing
Process and analyze data locally on devices and gateways before cloud transmission.
Rules & Automation
Event-driven rules that trigger alerts, commands, or workflows based on device data conditions.
Analytics & Visualization
Dashboards, time-series analysis, and machine learning for insights from device data.
Security & Authentication
Device identity, encrypted communications, certificate management, and access control.
How Much Does IoT Platform Cost?
AWS IoT Core charges $0.08-$1.00 per million messages. Azure IoT Hub starts free (8,000 messages/day), Standard at $25/month. Google Cloud IoT Core was discontinued — alternatives use Pub/Sub. Particle starts at $0.39/device/month. Losant starts at $1/device/month. ThingsBoard offers a free open-source version, cloud from $10/month. Blynk starts at $5/month. PTC ThingWorx uses custom enterprise pricing. Most IoT projects budget $1-$5/device/month at scale.
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