There are thousands of IoT platforms on the market now, but what are the top IoT platforms and which should you be considering?
If you're serious about developing and adopting novel IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions that can really make a difference to your business, getting it right is key. Below, we've covered off what the top IoT platforms in the world are and given a snapshot into their unique features and strengths to help you shortlist ones for further examination.
Disclaimer + confession: as you might expect, we've started with our own integrated data, AI + IoT platform - we don't want you to get to the bottom without learning about what makes our technology brilliant and why we think it's world-leading - but there are the competitors and other players that we admire included, too!
The Top IoT platforms compared:
- Rayven - Rayven excels in flexibility, scalability, interoperability (it will integrate with anything) and its speed (and cost) of deployment. The platform is aimed at industrial businesses of all shapes and sizes, and is configured using simple interfaces with drag-and-drop, making it an accessible option for users of all technical skill levels to quickly build and create their own IoT solutions on the platform, without worrying about the underlying technology that runs it. Rayven also offers custom industrial enterprise application development for large businesses with complex needs. Rayven comes with a wide array of features as-standard, including real-time and predictive analytics, advanced custom logic builder, machine learning, and automation. With competitive pricing and near-infinite scalability, as well as the ability to support multiple IoT solutions at once, Rayven is a highly-rated choice for businesses looking for an all-in-one, flexible platform that can cater to standard IoT solution and custom application development needs.
- AWS IoT Core - Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core is a cloud-based IoT platform that enables businesses to connect and manage their IoT devices securely. AWS IoT Core can support millions of devices, making it highly-scalable, and also offers easy device connectivity, message brokering, and device management functionality. With its comprehensive feature set (some of which do come at extra cost), AWS IoT Core is a top choice for businesses with larger teams and higher expertise who have the time and resources to configure the platform before building the solutions they need on it.
- Microsoft Azure IoT - Microsoft Azure IoT is a cloud-based platform that offers a broad range of IoT services, such as device connectivity, message routing, and analytics. The platform empowers businesses to easily connect, monitor, and manage their IoT devices through its suite of tools, and also features machine learning capabilities, enabling businesses to derive insights from their data and optimise their operations. Its ability to integrate with other Microsoft services, like Power BI and Dynamics 365, makes Azure IoT a top choice for businesses already utilising Microsoft software and with the IT teams and resources needed to configure and then run it.
- Google Cloud IoT Core - Google Cloud is much like Microsoft Azure and AWS IoT Core, except... it's being retired on 16 August 2023, so it's not really worth talking about!
- IBM Watson IoT - IBM Watson IoT is an IoT platform that provides a variety of tools and services for businesses to manage their IoT devices effectively, but... it too is shuttering its service on 31 December 2023. Why? Much like Google, IBM believes that users can be better serviced by businesses focused on IoT, rather than IT more broadly.
- Losant - Losant offers an end-to-end solution for building and scaling IoT applications much like Rayven's. The platform features workflow capabilities, device management, and real-time analytics tools, making it possible to build simple and complex applications. Losant's ability to integrate with a wide range of devices and systems makes it a good choice for developers and IT professionals within businesses looking to develop solutions themselves.
- Eagle.io - Eagle.io is an easy-to-use IoT platform that focuses on real-time environmental monitoring. The platform offers robust data visualization tools, allowing for easy monitoring and analysis of data streams from various devices. It offers out-of-the-box functionality that enables users to easily collect, analyse and visualise data from weather stations, air quality sensors, and other environmental monitoring devices, making it a top choice for businesses in this space that has limited needs for IoT solutions focussing on other use areas, such as asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance optimisation.
- C3 AI Suite - C3 AI Suite is a leading IoT platform that specialises in big data analytics and machine learning. This platform enables users to develop and deploy enterprise-scale IoT applications capable of processing and analysing large amounts of data in real-time. One of the key features of C3 AI Suite is its ability to integrate with a wide range of data sources, including industrial equipment, enterprise software systems, and even social media platforms. C3 AI Suite is a true enterprise-level tool, with a price tag to match.
- Particle - Particle is an IoT platform that provides a suite of tools and services for building and managing IoT devices and applications. It offers a range of hardware devices, including microcontrollers and gateways, as well as cloud-based software for managing and analysing IoT data. Particle also offers integrations with other IoT platforms and services, making it a popular choice for developers seeking a flexible and scalable solution. Particle's cloud-based software includes features such as device management, cloud data storage and analysis, and integrations with third-party services like AWS and Google Cloud.
- Cisco IoT Cloud Connect - Cisco IoT Cloud Connect is a complex IoT platform designed for businesses looking to connect and manage large numbers of devices and applications. It offers a range of tools and services for building and deploying IoT solutions, along with a secure and scalable cloud-based infrastructure. Cisco IoT Cloud Connect's seamless integration with other Cisco products and services makes it a popular choice for businesses already using Cisco networking and security solutions.
Navigating the vast world of IoT platforms can be challenging, but by selecting one of the top-rated platforms, businesses can ensure they have the tools and support needed to build the industrial applications and IoT solutions that will actually make an impact on business performance.
Each platform has its unique strengths, making it important for businesses to consider their specific needs. All offer a range of features and tools that enable businesses to effectively connect, monitor, and manage their IoT devices; however they vary significantly in complexity, what comes as-standard, as well as the amount of time and resources that will need to be put in to not just get up and running, but run the platforms and solutions built on them into the future. If you want more advice on how to pick an IoT platform that's right for your business, then this article is a great place to start.
Rayven's integrated data, AI + IoT platform enables you to create a real-time, accurate single source of truth for all your data; gives you all-new ways to visualise and analyse it in real-time; as well as providing you with a set of easy-to-use tools that enable you to build your own industrial IoT solutions that improve performance, simply.
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