Which is the best platform for IoT? How to choose an IoT platform?
We are living in a digitized world where convergence and connectivity empower businesses. And the Internet of Things (IoT) plays an imperative role in this. Be it process, people, tasks or be it devices, or any other element that surrounds us, IoT connects them and offers real-time insights to facilitate a seamless business performance and an immersive user experience.
When the Internet of Things was derived as a term in the year 1999 by Kevin Ashton, a British technologist, none would have imagined that it will one day become a vital element of digital transformation.
In the technology-driven world today, it is the IoT platforms on which innumerable evolving technologies are predicated. Hence, it becomes imperative to know about the best IoT platforms, their features, and uniqueness.
Top 10 IoT Platforms
IoT platforms frenetically revolutionize the industry 4.0. They save data in the cloud, offers real-time business insights, integrates evolving technologies — such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine-learning — to self-learn from experience, and enables businesses in performing various other tasks with precision and super-fast speed.
Let’s know about the 10 best IoT platforms and their features and benefits in brief.
1. Cumulocity IoT by Software AG
• Brings software libraries and hardware kits to connect remote assets to the cloud
• Offers remote accessibility and real-time monitoring
• Facilitates predictive analysis and predictive maintenance
• Allows physical assets monitoring through sensors
• Supports device management and real-time data visualization
2. Azure by Microsoft
• Connects devices in the cloud helping businesses gain valuable insights
• Helps in untangling complex processes for seamless operations
• Speed-up turnaround time and lower costs
• Facilitates remote monitoring of business assets
3. Universal Internet of Things by HPE
• Gives exposure to enterprise applications
• Supports device and service management
• Facilitates cross-vertical operations
• Provides intelligent analytics in real time
4. SAP IoT Cloud Platform
• In-memory IoT platform
• Supports remote devices management
• Helps in gathering real-time insights
• Allows to customize real-time IoT and machine-to-machine applications
• Allow business in reaping benefits of SAP HANA platform
5. IoT Platform by Oracle
• Offers Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud services
• Facilitates connecting devices to the cloud
• Enables in real-time analysis of business data
• Allow users to integrate data with enterprise applications
6. Watson IoT Platform by IBM
• Consolidates data in real time
• Supports AI integration facilitating process enhancements
• Facilitates quick interactions
• Helps in identifying liabilities and mitigating risks
• Offers more learning in less data
7. IoT Platform by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Supports effective device management and real-time data visualization
• Helps in detecting anomalies and mitigative risks
• Enhances analytics and boosts decision-making abilities
8. IoT Suite by Bosch
• Based on open source and standards
• Supports instant development of prototype applications
• Offers robust device management solutions
• Offers cloud services and can be deployed On-Premise
9. Cloud IoT by Google
• Helps in connecting data and devices through the cloud and at the edge
• Facilitates the integration of technologies such as machine learning and AI
• Supports a range of embedded OS (Operating Systems)
• Allows businesses in leveraging the power of Google Maps
10. IoT Cloud Connect by Cisco
• Mobility-cloud-based software suite
• Offers a complete solution to mobile operators
- Creates an effective network which captures real-time business insights
Vanson Bourne, in market research, found that 90% of the world’s leading organizations believe that IoT can be essentially used to gain competitive advantage. Hence, it won’t be wrong to say that it is good that you know about the best IoT platforms, but it would be even wise if you know the parameters by which you can yourself judge which IoT platform is the best.
Disclaimer: I work for Kellton Tech.
