Internet of Things - Platforms and Free Trials

An IoT platform facilitates communication, data flow, device management, and the functionality of applications.  It links machines, devices, applications, and people to data and control centers.  It employs better, quicker search engines and data storage systems with the capacity and sophistication to handle large volumes.  Most of its elements are cloud-based and running on wireless connectivity, which may be established via third-party providers, application programming interfaces (APIs), cellular capabilities, or—most likely—a combination of these technologies.


IDC defines the IoT as a network of networks of uniquely identifiable endpoints (or "things") that
communicate without human interaction using IP connectivity. The ecosystem that supports the IoT
includes a complex mix of technologies not limited to modules/devices, connectivity, IoT platforms,
storage, servers, security, analytics software, and IT services. IDC expects that by 2020, spending on
the IoT will be $1.7 trillion.
http://www.ibm.com/internet-of-things/files/US40999116.pdf - IDC report sponsored by IBM

Key Features Required in IoT Platforms

Device Management
“build-deploy-evolve” approach to app development
Bi-directional, ƒFlexible connectivity
Back up beyond the cloud
Machine Data analytics
Collaboration in the Supply Chain
Availability, scalability, and reliability
Maintainability
Flexibility and network agnosticism
Security and data privacy

Five key elements of the IoT platform

IDC

Device Management
Connectivity Management
Application Management
Dashboard and Reporting
Analytics

GE - Predix Platform

GE has developed Predex IoT Platform. It is now doing pilots in interest client sites.
For details please visit: Internet of Things (IoT) - Very Big Business/Value Opportunity 2025

IBM Watson IoT Platform

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IBM Watson IoT Platform
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http://www.ibm.com/internet-of-things/trial.html




2lemetry - IoT Analytics Platform**
Appcelerator
AWS IoT platform
Bosch IoT Suite - MDM IoT Platform
Ericsson Device Connection Platform (DCP) - MDM IoT Platform
EVRYTHNG - IoT Smart Products Platform
IBM IoT Foundation Device Cloud
ParStream - IoT Analytics Platform***
PLAT.ONE - end-to-end IoT and M2M application platform
ThingWorx - MDM IoT Platform
Xively- PaaS enterprise IoT platform


Updated 24 Mar 2016, 23 Mar 2016