Audience
Anyone looking for a comprehensive IoT security solution
About Azure Sphere
Azure Sphere is a secured IoT platform for building solutions that start in silicon and extend through the OS and the cloud. Securely connect, manage, and protect new and existing intelligent devices. Protect your device, data, and infrastructure on all fronts—hardware, software, and in the cloud. Trust that your data estate is secured with an end-to-end IoT security solution to connect existing equipment and create new IoT devices. Connect your existing devices to the cloud with Azure Sphere certified guardian modules or get started embedding Azure Sphere into new devices with the development kit. Respond to emerging threats and new requirements with real-time security patches, OS updates, and improvements to your application. Every Azure Sphere instance comes with more than 10 years of Microsoft security services that include managed updates. When you're ready, deploy over-the-air (OTA) updates alongside your application directly to the IoT device.
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Support
Phone Support
Online
Azure Sphere Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Azure Sphere work with?
Azure Sphere works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Azure Sphere support in their product?
Azure Sphere supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Azure Sphere offer?
Azure Sphere offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Azure Sphere integrate with?
Azure Sphere integrates with: AWS Marketplace, Azure Industrial IoT, and Azure Marketplace.
Q: What type of training does Azure Sphere provide?
Azure Sphere provides training in the form of documentation.
Azure Sphere Product Features
IoT
Application Development
Supported
Big Data Analytics
Supported
Connectivity Management
Supported
Data Collection
Supported
Data Management
Supported
Device Management
Supported
Visualization
Supported
Configuration Management
Not Supported
Performance Management
Not Supported
Prototyping
Not Supported
