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Microsoft Azure IoT

byMicrosoft
in Global Industrial IoT Platforms (Transitioning to Global Industrial AIoT 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

SENIOR SERVICENOW CONSULTANT
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Bi-Directional Communication and Low Latency”

5.0
Dec 30, 2025
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CISO
1B - 3B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Review for Azure IOT hub”

3.0
Sep 6, 2022
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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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Peer Discussions

Microsoft Azure IoT Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(145 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
41%
4 Star
56%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Microsoft Azure IoT Likes & Dislikes

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

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

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

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missing knowledge, difficult to debug, lack of support

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missing knowledge, difficult to debug, lack of support

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missing knowledge, difficult to debug, lack of support