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Microsoft Azure IoT

byMicrosoft
in Global Industrial IoT Platforms
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Azure IoT

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Microsoft Azure IoT?

Microsoft Azure IoT is a software platform designed to enable organizations to connect, monitor, and manage Internet of Things devices and assets at scale. The software provides tools for device provisioning, data collection and analysis, and secure communication between devices and the cloud. It supports integration with existing business systems and offers capabilities for predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and process optimization. Azure IoT addresses business challenges related to operational efficiency, asset tracking, and data-driven decision making by offering managed services for device connectivity, data storage, and real-time analytics. The software facilitates edge and cloud-based processing, identity management for devices, and compliance with industry standards. Azure IoT also supports integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning services for enhanced analytics and automation.

Microsoft Azure IoT Pricing

Microsoft Azure IoT software uses a usage-based pricing model where charges are determined by factors such as the number of messages, devices connected, storage consumed, and data transfer volumes. The software also offers tiered pricing options that vary based on features, capacity, and scale required, with separate costs for additional services or integrations.

Overall experience with Microsoft Azure IoT

VP, PROCUREMENT
<50M USD, Services (non-Government)
FAVORABLE

“Microsoft Cloud Integration Viewed Positively Despite Concerns Over Cost and Deployment”

5.0
Oct 21, 2025
Azure IoT offers a verity of IoT services where the organisations who wants enterprise grade solutions, scalable, and secure services. Also Integration with Microsoft cloud is a plus point. However, it's not always easy or cheapest for all, You need proper planning , architect and a good cost to it.
CISO
1B - 3B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Review for Azure IOT hub”

3.0
Sep 6, 2022
difficult to debug, lack of support, not to much knowledge of the solution

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Microsoft Azure IoT Likes & Dislikes

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Here are some points which I think we choose a sevice proder for this as Scalability, MS cloud integration, a good device management and best security practices.

Like

integration with the azure environment, part of azure portal

Like

Unified Eco-system Developer experience is awesome Contextual modelling Scalability , security and deep integration features make it the most likeable product.

Dislike

Aha most dislike is the price and then the complexity of design. Firmware Updates and deployment, sometimes takes too much time and it's not good.

Dislike

missing knowledge, difficult to debug, lack of support

Dislike

Cost modelling can be challenging We cannot fully depend on resiliency on Azure IOT , we also need to take care of it thats our job too. It can be new for team members to configure it, it includes a high level of workflow customisation. Multi policies can be tricky at-scale provisioning.

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Microsoft Azure IoT Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(144 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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40%
4 Star
56%
3 Star
3%
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0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Planning & Transition

4.0

Delivery & Execution

4.0

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • VP, PROCUREMENT
    <50M USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Microsoft Cloud Integration Viewed Positively Despite Concerns Over Cost and Deployment

    5.0
    Oct 21, 2025
    Azure IoT offers a verity of IoT services where the organisations who wants enterprise grade solutions, scalable, and secure services. Also Integration with Microsoft cloud is a plus point. However, it's not always easy or cheapest for all, You need proper planning , architect and a good cost to it.
  • SENIOR SERVICENOW CONSULTANT
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Bi-Directional Communication and Low Latency

    5.0
    Dec 30, 2025
    It is very secure , bi-directional comms between devices and cloud has helped alot to set up the devices. It also supports twins , routing and SDKs. Its very scalable , the count is millions of devices and millions of events per second. Low latency makes it very smooth and reliable.
  • IT Analyst
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Azure IoT Enhances Device Management and Security but Presents Setup Challenges

    5.0
    Jan 12, 2026
    Azure IoT helped us to manage connected devices, allow us to have an efficient data collection and possibility to made full analytics
  • Analyst
    10B+ USD
    Construction
    Review Source

    Efficient Cloud-Based IoT Device Management Supported by Timely Problem Resolution

    5.0
    Jan 28, 2026
    Offering very good service and supporting whenever required, it helps to solve the problems timely and which leads to cost saving
  • Senior Qa Engineer
    <50M USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    System Simplifies Predictive Maintenance and Optimizes Overall Management Processes

    5.0
    Jan 9, 2026
    This system is amazing! The system enhances smart decision making by assessing predictive maintenance, optimizing our systems, and overall management
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