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Category: AWS IoT Core

Architect a dual-path IoT conversation analytics solution on AWS

Organizations managing IoT at scale face a critical business challenge: every hour of equipment downtime costs thousands in lost revenue, while untapped sensor data represents missed opportunities for operational optimization. Research shows that digital maintenance and reliability transformations can increase asset availability by 5–15 percent and reduce maintenance costs by 18–25 percent (McKinsey), translating to […]

How Stratasys built an IoT platform for industrial 3D printers with AWS IoT

In this post, you will learn how Stratasys built an edge-to-cloud IoT platform using AWS IoT Core and AWS IoT Greengrass to address industrial 3D printing challenges, how the architecture delivers measurable OEE improvements, and what AI-powered capabilities this data foundation will support next.

Introducing AWS IoT Core’s Direct Messaging: Lower-cost server-to-device communication with better observability

Introducing AWS IoT Core’s Direct Messaging: Lower-cost server-to-device communication with better observability

AWS IoT Core now supports direct messaging for point-to-point communication. Previously, sending a message to a single IoT device required publishing to an MQTT topic the device subscribed to, with no built-in delivery confirmation from the device. With the new direct messaging capability, you can send a message to any device connected to AWS IoT […]

Figure 1: Device health and hot data ingestion with the Catapult Receiver

The data behind the win: How Catapult and AWS IoT are transforming pro sports

In professional sports, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to fine margins. Teams across the globe are turning to data-driven insights to optimize athlete performance, mitigate injuries, and gain competitive advantages. Catapult Sports, is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions. By using AWS IoT services, Catapult […]

AWS IoT: A 10-year foundation for an intelligent, connected future

December 2025 marks ten years since AWS for Internet of Things (AWS IoT) set out to connect the physical world to the digital world. Today, hundreds of millions of devices connect to AWS IoT services daily, enabling organizations to extract real-time insights, automate processes, and unlock entirely new business models across virtually every industry. This […]

AWS IoT Services Alignment with the European Union Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA)

Introduction In today’s digital world, Internet of Things (IoT) security and compliance continues to evolve. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is reshaping how IoT manufacturers, developers, and service providers approach their work. Let’s explore what this means for AWS IoT customers and manufacturers using connected devices. Understanding the CRA’s impact The CRA was enacted on […]

Streamlining Amazon Sidewalk Device Fleet Management with AWS IoT Core’s New Bulk Operations

Amazon Sidewalk is a shared, community-sourced network that leverages existing Amazon Echo and Ring devices as gateways to provide secure, low-power connectivity for IoT devices—enabling applications ranging from asset tracking and smart home security to remote diagnostics for appliances and tools. AWS IoT Core for Amazon Sidewalk device management is evolving to meet the needs […]

When data is all you need: An overview of IoT communication with the cloud

Technical and marketing teams working on internet of things (IoT) programs, sooner or later, manage a project that requires data flow between a fleet of devices and the cloud. This data is critical because marketing wants to provide more features to the users, business teams require data driven decisions, and technical teams work to optimize […]

Harnessing the power of AWS IoT rules with substitution templates

AWS IoT Core is a managed service that helps you to securely connect billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the AWS cloud. The AWS IoT rules engine is a component of AWS IoT Core and provides SQL-like capabilities to filter, transform, and decode your IoT device data. You can use AWS IoT rules […]

Securing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) with Reference ID in connected vehicle platforms with AWS IoT

With over 470 million connected cars expected by end of 2025, protecting sensitive vehicle data, particularly Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), has become crucial for automakers. VINs serve as unique identifiers in automotive processes from manufacturing to maintenance, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. This post explores how automakers can help securing VINs in connected vehicle […]