The Internet of Things on AWS

Large-scale IoT fleet migrations to the cloud represent one of the most complex technical transformations that organizations face today. While the benefits of cloud migration are clear, the path to successful implementation requires careful planning and execution. In a previous blog post we elaborated on key reasons to migrate to AWS IoT Core. In this

AWS IoT Greengrass is an open-source edge-runtime and cloud service that helps you build, deploy, and manage multi-process applications at scale and across your IoT fleet. AWS IoT Greengrass released V2 in December 2020 with a Java edge runtime known as a nucleus. With release 2.14.0 in December 2024, we introduced an additional edge runtime option, nucleus

Today, AWS launches the preview of managed integrations for AWS IoT Device Management to help developers streamline cloud onboarding of IoT devices and unify device control across multiple brands and protocols. While IoT technology has been widely used in consumer and commercial applications, especially smart homes, fragmentation remains a major challenge. Users continue to face

As Internet of Things (IoT) devices become increasingly pervasive in the home, device owners often find the need to grant fine-grained access to multiple users. AWS IoT Core enables developers to build applications with fine-grained access control across mobile apps, web apps, and devices. For example, IoT enables personalized experiences in smart spaces and hotels,

Introduction You may be starting on your IoT journey, or have thousands of devices connected already. Maybe you just built an IoT business application, and want to deploy it to your fleet. You’re looking for a way to build functionality to control, update, monitor, or secure your IoT devices. To guide you through this process

Introduction Our homes contain everything from dust, cooking fumes, and chemicals released from paint, furniture, and cleaning agents. Add to that polluted outdoor air making its way into our homes through ventilation, and you’ve got a cocktail of toxins floating around between your four walls. Clean air has proven positive health benefits. It can provide

Empowering Smarter Decisions at the Edge In today’s data-driven world, businesses must deliver insights faster, enhance customer experiences, and improve efficiency. Traditional data processing often falls short of meeting real-time decision-making needs. In a manufacturing plant, sensor data can detect machine deterioration, but traditional cloud-based data analysis may not generate insights fast enough to prevent

Introduction In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the increasing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices opens up new opportunities while highlighting the critical need to address cybersecurity challenges to ensure reliable services, data protection, and sustained growth. In this blog we will dive into the background of the US Cyber Trust Mark—a new program designed

Introduction In a world increasingly driven by Internet of Things (IoT) devices and real-time video streaming, privacy and security has become more critical than ever. Whether used in smart homes, industrial automation, or healthcare, Amazon Kinesis Video Streams offers a fully managed, scalable, and secure platform for streaming live video from devices to the AWS

Introduction Siemens Energy is one of the world’s largest energy technology companies with world-class manufacturing facilities across the globe. Siemens Energy leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) capabilities to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its factory shopfloor operations. The company is at the forefront of driving the global energy transition by providing innovative technologies and

Introduction Today, most automotive manufacturers depend on workers to manually inspect defects during their vehicle assembly process. Quality inspectors record the defects and corrective actions through a paper checklist, which moves with the vehicle. This checklist is digitized only at the end of the day through a bulk scanning and upload process. The current inspection

AWS IoT Device Management Fleet Hub was launched in 2020 to provide customers with a web application for managing their fleet of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Over the years, it has helped many businesses streamline their IoT fleet operations, improve efficiency, and enhance device security. However, as technology and customer needs continue to evolve,

Introduction In today’s competitive industrial landscape, manufacturers of industrial machines such as wind turbines, robots, and mining machinery are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize the potential of their products. By connecting these machines, they gain unprecedented visibility, unlock new revenue streams, and deliver enhanced services to their customers, making their operations and machines smarter.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), security is paramount. One critical example that underscores this challenge is the prevalence of insecure network devices with open SSH ports, a top security threat as per the non-profit foundation Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP). Such vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized control over IoT

The automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Driven by software innovation, the concept of a car has transcended its traditional role as a mode of transportation. Vehicles are evolving into intelligent machines with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), sophisticated infotainment, and connectivity features. To power these advanced capabilities, car companies need to manage data

Efficient baggage tracking systems are indispensable in the aviation industry and help to provide timely and intact delivery of passengers’ belongings. Baggage handling and tracking errors can trigger a chain of complications, from flight delays and missed connections to lost luggage and dissatisfied customers. Such disruptions tarnish the airline’s reputation and can result in significant

Introduction Industrial and manufacturing customers increasingly rely on AWS IoT SiteWise to collect, store, organize, and monitor data from industrial equipment at scale. AWS IoT SiteWise provides an industrial data foundation for remote equipment monitoring, performance tracking, detecting abnormal equipment behavior, and support for advanced analytics use cases. Building such as a data foundation typically involves modeling

Introduction Water meters are present at almost every location that consumes water, such as residential houses or large-scale production plants. Avoiding water loss is increasingly important as water shortages are more frequent across all continents. Due to an aging infrastructure, 30% of water flowing through pipes is lost to leaks (AWS announces 6 new projects

Introduction As the automotive industry races towards a future of connected and autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern. With vehicles becoming increasingly reliant on software, sensors, and connectivity, they also become potential targets for cyberattacks. Recognizing this challenge, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has introduced the World Forum for

Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) devices have gained significant relevance in consumers’ lives. These include mobile phones, wearables, connected vehicles, smart homes, smart factories and other connected devices. Such devices, coupled with various sensing and networking mechanisms and now advanced computing capabilities, have opened up the potential to automate and make real-time decisions based