The Internet of Things on AWS – Official Blog

Category: Internet of Things

Improved Utility Asset Management and Maintenance using AWS IoT and GenAI Technologies

Average worldwide household electricity use is expected to rise about 75% between 2021 and 2050 (ExxonMobil Report, 2024) . Electric Vehicles (EV) adoption is expected to drive 38% of the domestic electricity demand increase by 2035 (Ross Pomeroy – RealClear Science). In addition, Distributed Resources (DER) deployments, such as solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) systems, will increase […]

Accelerate AWS IoT SiteWise insights with Edge2Web Power Tools

Introduction Edge2Web, an AWS partner, recently announced the general availability of Edge2Web Power Tools (EPT). This is a no-code, Software as a Service (SaaS) offering that helps to derive insights from industrial data stored in AWS IoT SiteWise. With EPT, organizations can better utilize AWS IoT SiteWise by allowing plant engineers, data analysts, and other […]

Optimize industrial operations through predictive maintenance using Amazon Monitron, AWS IoT TwinMaker, and Amazon Bedrock

Introduction Smart buildings and factories have hundreds or thousands of sensors continuously collecting operational data and system health information. These buildings increase efficiency and lower operating costs because the monitoring and data collected allow operations to shift from an “unplanned failures” to predictive maintenance approach. Operations managers and technicians in industrial environments (such as manufacturing […]

Delivering an integrated approach to safety: How AWS workforce safety solutions make work safer

With over 395 million workers worldwide sustaining non-fatal injuries yearly, companies are increasingly recognizing the need to adopt integrated, proactive safety measures. They seek to provide safer work environments overall, reduce risk of accidents and injuries across the site, and improve employee well-being. Traditional siloed approaches have led to key insights being missed due to […]

How Volta Trucks built a connected vehicle platform using AWS IoT FleetWise

Introduction Connected vehicle platforms enable fleet operators to get near real-time data on vehicle location, usage, and status. Having this data readily available helps fleet operators manage their fleets more efficiently, reduce operational costs, improve driver performance, and reduce vehicle downtime. Connected vehicle platforms also provide an opportunity for vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) to offer their […]

Unlocking Scalable IoT Analytics on AWS

After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close new customer access to AWS IoT Analytics, effective July 25, 2024. AWS IoT Analytics existing customers can continue to use the service as normal. AWS continues to invest in security, availability, and performance improvements for AWS IoT Analytics, but we do not plan to introduce […]

Building Track and Trace applications using AWS IoT Core for Amazon Sidewalk

Introduction As the need for real-time information gains momentum in the industry, so does the need for ubiquitous connectivity. Use cases, such as asset tracking, connected operations, and safety need reliable and continuous connectivity. Traditional solutions that rely on cellular connectivity can be expensive, higher power consuming, inflexible and can lower customer profitability due to […]

Optimizing Operational Efficiency for Project Kuiper’s Satellite Manufacturing with AWS IoT SiteWise

Introduction Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network. It aims to provide fast, affordable connectivity to communities around the world that are unserved or underserved by traditional internet and communications options. The network will also have the performance, capacity, and flexibility to serve a wide range of enterprise, telecommunications, and government […]

Querying industrial assets using natural language with AWS IoT SiteWise and Agents for Amazon Bedrock

Introduction Generative AI-powered chatbots are driving productivity gains across industries by providing instant access to information from diverse data sources, accelerating decision-making, and reducing response times. In fast-paced industrial environments, process engineers, reliability experts, and maintenance personnel require quick access to accurate, real-time operational data to make informed decisions and maintain optimal performance. However, querying […]

How MTData built a CVML vehicle telematics and driver monitoring solution with AWS IoT

Introduction Building an IoT device for an edge Computer Vision and Machine Learning (CVML) solution can be a challenging undertaking. You need to compose your device software, ingest video and images, train your models, deploy them to the edge, and manage your device fleet remotely. This all needs to be performed at scale, and often […]