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Key Features and Functionality: - Device Connectivity: AWS IoT Core supports multiple communication protocols, including MQTT, HTTPS, MQTT over WebSockets, and LoRaWAN, allowing devices to connect securely and reliably without the need to manage servers. - Device Management: AWS IoT Device Management simplifies the registration, organization, monitoring, and remote management of IoT devices at scale, including over-the-air (OTA) updates. - Security: AWS IoT Device Defender provides tools to identify and respond to security issues, auditing device fleets to ensure adherence to security best practices and continuously monitoring for abnormal behavior. - Data Processing and Analytics: AWS IoT Analytics automates the collection, processing, and analysis of IoT data, enabling real-time insights and integration with machine learning models. - Edge Computing: AWS IoT Greengrass extends AWS capabilities to edge devices, allowing local data processing, messaging, and machine learning inference, reducing latency and conserving bandwidth. Primary Value and Solutions: AWS IoT addresses the challenges of connecting and managing vast networks of devices by providing a scalable, secure, and fully managed platform. It enables organizations to collect and analyze data from diverse devices, leading to improved operational efficiency, enhanced security, and the development of innovative, data-driven applications. By integrating with other AWS services, AWS IoT facilitates seamless data flow and processing, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and respond swiftly to changing conditions. ![AWS IoT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-iot.jpg "AWS IoT") AWS IoT Discussions Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest Showing **2** discussions ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 1 year ago More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=What+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F&title=What+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=What+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management%0aWhat+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=What+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fwhat-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management%0aWhat+do+you+like+most+about+AWS+IoT%2C+and+how+has+it+impacted+your+connected+device+management%3F) - Copy link - [ ## What do you like most about AWS IoT, and how has it impacted your connected device management? ](/discussions/what-do-you-like-most-about-aws-iot-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-connected-device-management) What do you like most about AWS IoT, and how has it impacted your connected device management? 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