Comparison of Cloud IoT Platform Services

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Table of Contents
1. Response to Feedback Comments.....................................................................................................2
2. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................2
3. Comparison of Cloud IoT Platform Services.......................................................................................2
4. Conclusion.........................................................................................................................................6
Reference..............................................................................................................................................7

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1. Response to Feedback Comments
According to Baker et al. (2017), the devices of Internet of Things (IoT) provides for big data sources
in huge chunks via numerous nodes that are interconnected and that have to be stored for presenting them
in an easy readable form. Hence, cloud-computing services enables the IoT devices to store virtually the
infrastructure by integrating the storage devices and analytical tools and hence deliver clients with optimal
solutions. Araujo et al. (2019), states that the numerous efficient services provided by the cloud based
platforms contributes to the smooth functionality of the IoT devices that provides for the framework of
smart cities, a new age phenomenon across the world.
2. Introduction
The IoT environment is a combination of various smart devices and components that forms a
diverse ecosystem along with the servers and network to contribute to the flexibility of human lives. Now,
these IoT infrastructures comprises of another major component, the cloud solution that helps the
enterprises to enhance their technological operations, reduce costs by providing virtual platforms and
eventually get rid of the in-house architecture for storing data as well as running applications. The cloud-
based services provided by the IoT devices offers for various benefits such as scalability of operations,
security of data and systems, managing data and generating real-time solutions.
3. Comparison of Cloud IoT Platform Services
Supported IoT
Devices
IoT specific Cloud
Services
IoT related
Security Services
Application Areas
Google Cloud
IoT
Google Home
Voice Controller,
Google smart
phones, Google
Smart Calendar,
and many more.
Provides for a
platform for
intelligent and
smart services of
IoT, use IoT data
for decision-
making and
accelerate
business agility,
make use of
Google maps to
enhance location
intelligence of IoT
devices.
Provides for
private or public
key
authentication
for each IoT
device by using
JSON Web
Tokens [3],
provides support
for RSA or Elliptic
Curve algorithms
for verifying
signatures,
Supports for
Finance Services,
Healthcare Services,
Telecommunication
Services, Web-based
services and many
more.

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rotate keys for
each device.
Amazon AWS
IoT
AWS Lambda,
Amazon Echo Plus
Voice Controller,
Amazon Kinesis,
Amazon S3,
Amazon
SageMaker,
Amazon
CloudWatch and
many more
Provides
computing
services for data
storage and helps
to run functions in
clouds, allows for
data migration
services inside and
outside the web
based services
environment [4],
allows database
services of IoT
devices to manage
and retrieve data
accordingly,
connect IoT
devices and
control operating
system by
microcontrollers
on local clouds.
The Certificate
Manager of web-
based services
offers for free SSL
certificates, the
KMS controls the
strong encryption
keys to manage
and encrypt data
of IoT devices,
Shield offers for
DDoS services
and safeguards
data against the
running
applications of
AWS, GuardDuty
protects and
secures the AWS
accounts
connected with
IoT devices.
Networking, Databases,
Analytical Tools,
Ecommerce Business,
Telecommunication
Sector, IT organizations
and so on.
Microsoft Azure
IoT
IoT Plug and Play,
Azure IoT Edge,
Microsoft Azure
IoT Starter Kit,
Customize the
solution templates
for various IoT
scenarios, connect
the IoT devices as
well as monitor
and control them,
gain insights about
the real-time data
generated by the
IoT assets.
Azure IoT hub
blocks
compromised IoT
devices, Azure
Security Centre
detect and
eliminate threats
[5], Azure
Sentinel uses AI
to detect
malwares and
many more.
IT industry, Enterprise
Systems, Healthcare
Devices, Security
Systems.

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IBM Watson
IoT Platform
Connected Cars,
Smart Buildings,
Hospitality
Products
Capture real time
data, incorporate
blockchain
services and
optimize resources
and operations [6],
increment in
revenue.
Ensuring
encryption of
data in the cloud
databases for
security in IoT
devices, using
cloud API key to
control third
party access.
Big Data Applications,
Industrial Components
and Technological
Machines.
Cisco IoT Cloud
Connect
AMP for
Endpoints, Data
Centre, Duo,
WebEx, IoT
Gateways and so
on.
Completely
optimizes security
networks,
Establishes
authentic
networks for smart
cities.
Cisco AnyConnect
ensures end-to-
end encryption of
IoT devices [7];
Cisco Next-
Generation
Firewalls stop
threats by
generating
firewall
appliances.
Networking Sector of
Healthcare, Banking
and Smart cities.
Oracle IoT
Platform
Oracle Database
Components.
Provides sales as a
service solution
[8], streams real-
time data from IoT
devices to
enhance business
operations.
Oracle Cloud
framework
incorporates
firewalls in the
network of IoT
devices to avoid
hacking.
Cloud Computing,
enterprise systems.
Salesforce IoT
Cloud
Components of
smart home such
as smart fans,
smart bulbs,
Smart doorbell
camera, mobile
robots, Smart
Smoke Alarm.
Connects the
customer profiles,
Spot opportunities
in B2B process,
Offers for low
code approach
that does not need
help of IT
knowledge and
Salesforce
security services
offer two-factor
authentication
[9], encryption
and field-level
permission to
ensure data
security.
Telecommunication,
Ecommerce Business,
Data Analytics, CRM.

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proficiency
Thingworx 8 IoT
Platform
Air Quality
Monitor, Voice
Controllers, Smart
Watches, Smart
doorbells, Smart
Lock Systems,
Improve
experience of
customers,
Optimization of
business
processes,
Differentiating
between products
and services and
offering to
Drive unique
streams of
revenue. Provides
augmented reality
experience.
Creates
application key,
configures
permission and
extends
authentication
for IoT devices.
Manufacturing
Industry, Healthcare
Industry.
Kaa IoT
Platform
Smart phones,
Smart
applications such
as tablets.
Collection of data,
applying analytics
and device
management.
Ensures third
party integration
and security of
data through
strong encrypting
methods.
Enterprise Systems,
Retail Sector
GE Predix IoT
Platform
Smart
components for
buildings, IoT
based microchips,
IoT developer kits
and many more.
Optimizes
functionality of IoT
devices, reduces
the unplanned
downtime [10],
and handles real-
time data.
Generates
continuous
assessment to
reduce risks,
secures
endpoints with
resilience
architecture.
Digital Platforms,
Enterprise Systems.
4. Conclusion
The IoT devices contributes to enhanced connectivity to incorporate smart solutions in the daily
lives of people. The cloud computing has emerged into the mainstream technology to provide the IoT

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technology a virtual framework for storing data and using them for scalable operations. This study reveals
the IoT specific cloud services of different platforms by Google, Microsoft, Amazon and many similar clouds
based platforms and compares their specific features to detect their application areas and verify the best
one.

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