Microsoft launches Azure IoT Hub
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Microsoft has announced the wide-scale launch of the Azure IoT Hub, which allows users to connect, provision and manage billions of IoT devices.
Microsoft says Azure IoT Hub acts as the bridge between customers’ devices and solutions in the cloud enabling storage, analyzing and acting on data in real time.
The hub also enables secure two-way communication over open protocols such as MQTT, HTTPS and AMQPS, and is designed to make it easy to connect with other Azure services such as Azure Machine Learning and Azure Stream Analytics.
In addition to the launch, Microsoft also announced the expansion of Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT program. The program was launched to ensure IoT solutions from global technology leaders are fully interoperable from the start.
By offering trusted solutions from verified partners that work with multiple operating systems, including Linux, mbed, ROTS and Windows, Azure Certified for IoT accelerates IoT deployments.
Over the past three-plus months, nearly 30 industry leaders have joined the program, said Microsoft. Now even more have announced their participation, including: Advantech, Dell, HPE and Libelium. Previous certified partners include: Arduino, Beagleboard, Freescale, Intel, Raspberry Pi, Samsung, Texas Instruments and others.
“IoT is poised for dramatic growth in 2016 and we can’t wait to see what our customers and partners will continue to build on our offerings. We’re just getting started and will have much more to share in the coming months,” said a Microsoft blog post.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary function of the newly launched Azure IoT Hub?
What is the primary function of the newly launched Azure IoT Hub?
The Azure IoT Hub enables users to connect, provision, and manage billions of IoT devices. It acts as a bridge between customer devices and cloud solutions, allowing for real-time storage, analysis, and action on data.
Q.Which communication protocols does the Azure IoT Hub support for secure data exchange?
Which communication protocols does the Azure IoT Hub support for secure data exchange?
The hub enables secure two-way communication using open protocols like MQTT, HTTPS, and AMQPS. This ensures flexible and protected data transmission between devices and the cloud services.
Q.What is the purpose of the Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT program?
What is the purpose of the Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT program?
The program ensures interoperability for IoT solutions from global technology leaders from the outset. It offers trusted solutions from verified partners that work with multiple operating systems, accelerating IoT deployments.
Q.Which companies have recently joined the Azure Certified for IoT program?
Which companies have recently joined the Azure Certified for IoT program?
Advantech, Dell, HPE, and Libelium are among the companies that have recently announced their participation. Previous certified partners include Arduino, Intel, Raspberry Pi, and Samsung.