Microsoft has developed Microsoft IoT Central , an internet of things ( IoT ) platform that enables IoT networks to be developed and deployed without the usual level of in - house expertise . The company currently offers Microsoft IoT Suite , another IoT platform that can be deployed alongside IoT Central to create a more customisable network . Microsoft believes that manufacturing industries in particular will benefit from the platform 's ease of use in designing , manufacturing and bringing new products to market . IoT Central is already in use in several industries .
Microsoft has launched Microsoft IoT Central, an internet of things (IoT) platform that enables IoT networks to be built and managed without the usual level of in-house expertise. The company currently offers Azure IoT Suite, another IoT platform that can be used alongside IoT Central to create a more customisable network. Microsoft believes that manufacturing industries in particular will benefit from the platform's ease of use in designing, creating and bringing new products to market. IoT Central is already in use in several industries.