Microsoft launches public preview of IoT Central

Microsoft today launched their public preview of Microsoft IoT Central, the company’s software-as-a-solution product designed to assist businesses and organizations in building IoT (Internet of Things) applications quickly, easily, and efficiently.

“Microsoft IoT Central takes the hassle out of creating an IoT solution by eliminating the complexities of initial setup as well as the management burden and operational overhead of a typical IoT project. That means you can bring your connected product vision to life faster while staying focused on your customers and products. The end-to-end IoT SaaS solution equips you to harness the “digital feedback loop” to draw better insights from your data and convert them into intelligent actions that result in better products and experiences for your customers,” Azure IoT director, Sam George said in the official announcement.

“By reducing the time, skills, and investment required to develop a robust enterprise-grade IoT solution, Microsoft IoT Central also sets you up to quickly reap the powerful business benefits of IoT. You can get started quickly, connecting devices in seconds and moving from concept to production in hours. The complete IoT solution lets you seamlessly scale from a few to millions of connected devices as your IoT needs grow. Moreover, it removes guesswork thanks to simple and comprehensive pricing that makes it easier for you to plan your IoT investments and achieve your IoT goals.”

Microsoft also launched a new IoT Central website alongside today’s announcement and those interested in trying the new service are encouraged to check out the free trial here.