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What is an IoT Platform?

A multi-layer technology which is used to manage and automate the connected devices is known as the IoT platform. In other words, it is a service which helps you in bringing the physical objects online. This platform will provide you with the services to connect the devices for a machine to machine communication. 

Internet of Things (IoT) is a software that connects the edge hardware, access points, and data networks to the other end which is usually the end-user application.

Examples of IoT:

•    Smart home systems are examples of an IoT application. Amazon Echo is the most popular one.
•    Smartwatches which allow text messages and phone calls are also an example of IoT applications.
•    Fitbit is also an example of IoT devices.

Types of Internet of Things Platforms:
•    End to end
•    Connectivity
•    Cloud
•    Data

Some facts about these platforms:
•    The primary function of the IoT platform is to act as middleware or as plumbing to connect devices or applications to another end. IoT contains a mixture of functions like Sensors & controllers, a gateway device, communication network, data analyzing & translating software, and end application service.
•    IoT cloud platform can handle huge data volume from devices, customers, applications, websites, and sensors and take actions to give a real-time response.
•    How to select the best Internet of Things platform depends on the requirements of a company for hardware, real-time access, custom reports, budget, development skills, and the business model.