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What is Azure Sphere?

Azure Sphere serves as a comprehensive IoT platform aimed at developing solutions that start from the silicon foundation and connect effortlessly with the operating system as well as the cloud infrastructure. It guarantees secure connections, effective management, and robust protection for both innovative and legacy intelligent devices. Your entire ecosystem—comprising hardware, software, and cloud services—is shielded from potential threats. The platform provides a thorough end-to-end IoT security framework that supports the integration of existing technology while facilitating the creation of new IoT devices. By leveraging Azure Sphere certified guardian modules, you can easily connect legacy devices to the cloud or kickstart the incorporation of Azure Sphere into new devices using the available development kit. To address emerging threats and changing requirements, the platform offers timely security updates, operating system enhancements, and upgrades for your applications in real-time. Each instance of Azure Sphere benefits from more than ten years of Microsoft’s expertise in security services, which includes managed updates for peace of mind. When you're ready, you can deploy over-the-air (OTA) updates alongside your application directly to your IoT devices, thereby ensuring ongoing security and performance improvements. This adaptability allows businesses to remain competitive and responsive in an ever-evolving technological environment, fostering innovation and growth.

What is Azure IoT Hub?

A managed service enables seamless two-way communication between IoT devices and Azure, providing secure and reliable connections for your Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Serving as a cloud-based backend, Azure IoT Hub can effortlessly connect virtually any device. To enhance your solution, you can integrate from the cloud to the edge, employing per-device authentication, built-in management features, and scalable provisioning capabilities. By utilizing telemetry data from devices to the cloud, you can effectively monitor device statuses and create message routes to various Azure services without requiring coding expertise. Furthermore, cloud-to-device messaging ensures that commands and notifications are transmitted reliably to your connected devices, with delivery tracking made possible through acknowledgment receipts. In cases where connectivity is disrupted, the system automatically retransmits messages, maintaining communication flow. Our goal with Azure IoT Central is to elevate your projects beyond basic proof of concept; we support the creation of innovative, industry-leading solutions through a fully managed IoT application platform that accelerates progress. This holistic strategy empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of IoT technology, driving transformative changes in their operational processes. With this level of support, businesses can confidently explore new avenues for efficiency and growth in their respective industries.

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Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
AWS Marketplace
Azure Industrial IoT
Azure IoT Edge
Bright Wolf Industrial IoT Platform
Cogent DataHub
EasyTerritory
Equinix Smart View
Everyware Software Framework (ESF)
FactoryTalk Edge Gateway
FairCom DB
FairCom EDGE
Keyfactor Command for IoT
MQTTnet
Nuuka
Rayven
Sclera
The Asset Guardian EAM (TAG)
eLynx Technologies
iM3 Supply Chain Management Suite

Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
AWS Marketplace
Azure Industrial IoT
Azure IoT Edge
Bright Wolf Industrial IoT Platform
Cogent DataHub
EasyTerritory
Equinix Smart View
Everyware Software Framework (ESF)
FactoryTalk Edge Gateway
FairCom DB
FairCom EDGE
Keyfactor Command for IoT
MQTTnet
Nuuka
Rayven
Sclera
The Asset Guardian EAM (TAG)
eLynx Technologies
iM3 Supply Chain Management Suite

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$10 per IoT unit per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/azure-sphere/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/iot-hub/

Categories and Features

IoT

Application Development
Big Data Analytics
Configuration Management
Connectivity Management
Data Collection
Data Management
Device Management
Performance Management
Prototyping
Visualization

Categories and Features

IoT

Application Development
Big Data Analytics
Configuration Management
Connectivity Management
Data Collection
Data Management
Device Management
Performance Management
Prototyping
Visualization

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