The Internet of Things on AWS – Official Blog
How to build a scalable, multi-tenant IoT SaaS platform on AWS using a multi-account strategy
When you set out to build an IoT SaaS platform where your customer, not you, determines how their IoT devices interact with the services, you will quickly understand that no single cloud architecture can be optimized for all scenarios. This blog post introduces an implementation strategy for building multi-tenant IoT SaaS platforms based on real […]
2023 year in review: digital twins on AWS for agile and resilient operations
McKinsey research indicates that 70 percent of C-suite technology executives invest in digital twins to build more agile and resilient operations. They see benefits across multiple use cases ranging from remote control and monitoring, asset maintenance and interoperability, to system and production simulation. These use cases need the ability to bring together Operational Technology (OT) […]
Using NVIDIA Omniverse to prepare 3D assets from Building Information Models for AWS IoT TwinMaker
Introduction The manufacturing and architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industries have widely adopted building information model (BIM) software to generate accurate 3D models for use in a digital twin. These 3D models can be anything from a factory floor to a construction site or office building. However, exporting 3D models from BIM software often […]
Improving Sustainability in Manufacturing with Digital Twins
Introduction Sustainability has become a cornerstone in the manufacturing industry. As stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainability, the sector is turning to technological innovations to meet these demands. Among these technological advancements, the concept of Digital Twins stands out as particularly transformative for the manufacturing industry aiming for sustainability. Though manufacturing encompasses a wide range of topics, […]
How to implement a disaster recovery solution for IoT platforms on AWS
This blog post introduces a real-world use case from Internet of Things (IoT) service providers that use Disaster Recovery for AWS IoT to improve the reliability of their IoT platforms. IoT service providers, especially those running high-reliability businesses, require consistent device connectivity and the seamless transfer of connectivity configurations and workloads to other regions when […]
Monitor edge application performance using AWS IoT Greengrass and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry
Introduction As edge computing continues to gain traction in various industries, organizations are often looking for ways to efficiently analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot edge applications for better performance and reliability. In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to use AWS IoT Greengrass and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry to implement tracing and observability methods that […]
Navigating IoT Product Lifecycle Management with AWS IoT
Introduction As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an unavoidable part of our daily lives. IoT devices, ranging from smart thermostats in our homes to sophisticated sensors in industrial settings, are everywhere. However, the effective management of these devices throughout their lifecycle presents a significant challenge. AWS IoT services, […]
Efficiently managing millions of Tamagotchi devices with AWS IoT
Tamagotchi Uni, the first model in the Tamagotchi series to be equipped with wi-fi connectivity, is now available. This new model allows Tamagotchi to connect directly to the internet and interact with other unique Tamagotchi from around the world. BANDAI CO., LTD., the company responsible for product development and sales, adopted AWS IoT to realize […]
Patterns for rapid IoT solution prototyping using AWS IoT Greengrass and Docker
Research suggests that Internet of Things (IoT) solution implementations typically take an average of 18-24 months to reach the market and be ready for adoption. Common scenarios related to IoT solution development include device provisioning, telemetry collection, and remote command and control. Depending on your use case, prototyping a well-architected IoT solution requires considerations for good design principles and best practices for each of these scenarios. This post illustrates how you can adopt a prototyping design pattern that combines an AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK), AWS IoT Greengrass, and Docker to accelerate your IoT solution prototyping on AWS.
Organize your IoT software packages and versions using AWS IoT Software Package Catalog
Introduction As the number of connected IoT devices continues to grow and is expected to reach close to 30 billion by 2030, the need to effectively manage connected device fleets at scale will also increase. IoT device fleet management usually incorporates deployment of software packages to IoT devices, which can consist of package versions containing […]