Microsoft Azure IoT Edge
Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to your edge devices
Overview
Azure IoT Edge is a fully managed service built on Azure IoT Hub. It allows you to deploy your cloud workloads—artificial intelligence, Azure services, and custom business logic—to run directly on your IoT devices. By moving certain workloads to the edge of your network, your devices can spend less time communicating with the cloud, react more quickly to local changes, and operate reliably even in extended offline periods.
✨ Key Features
- Containerized workloads (Docker-compatible)
- Runtime is open source
- Offline operation
- Remote management and monitoring
- AI at the edge
- Integration with Azure services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong integration with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and enterprise software
- Open-source runtime
Unique Value: Extends Azure analytics and cloud services to the edge, enabling intelligent and connected IoT solutions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Real-time anomaly detection in manufacturing
- AI-powered video analytics in retail stores
- Patient monitoring in healthcare
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Environments with no intention of using the Microsoft Azure cloud
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a seamless experience for organizations utilizing Microsoft's cloud and enterprise software.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional Direct, Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Part of the Azure IoT Hub Free Tier, which has limits on messages and device management.
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