Study of a Platform for Internet of Things Developers
Keywords:
platform, IoT, cloud-based IoT, on-premises IoT, hybrid IoTAbstract
The Internet of Things--IoT platforms, commonly referred to by developers as product names such as NETPIE, ThingSpeak, and Blynk, are categorized in this article into three types based on their service delivery and system installation characteristics. These categories are: 1. Cloud-based IoT Platform: A system that directly connects IoT devices via the internet and operates on cloud-based platforms. 2. On-premises IoT Platform: A system installed and operated on servers within the organization. 3. Hybrid IoT Platform: A system that integrates the functionality of both types, using cloud services for flexible functionalities and on-premises systems for data storage or processing. These three types of platforms serve as intermediaries for data exchange between devices in the system. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to study widely used IoT platforms in Thailand, comparing their advantages, disadvantages, programming languages used, and costs to determine the most suitable platform for specific use cases.
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