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Ask The IoT Expert: Azure Sphere, Embedded Hardware, and IoT Security
Are you running into questions while working on projects built around Azure Sphere and embedded hardware like the Raspberry Pi? Do you have ideas that you want to share around IoT security in general or the projects you are working on? Today we are kicking off an Ask The Expert series where a variety of Microsoft Azure IoT experts will be starting a conversation to answer any questions you may have. This week I’m leading the #JulyOT conversation where we are showcasing content on building projects using Azure Internet of Things services, specifically having to do with microcontrollers and embedded hardware. I’m Dave Glover, a Cloud Developer Advocate, based in Sydney, Australia, with a focus on the Internet of Things. I’m fascinated by the possibilities of embedded, communications, AI, and cloud technologies. I am known to dream in C/C++, C# and Python, and I post on GitHub at https://github.com/gloveboxes, everything is Open Source with an MIT licence. What has captured my attention is embedded development with Azure Sphere as it addresses IoT security. IoT security is without a doubt the biggest challenge facing the IoT industry and often the most overlooked. IoT solutions built on Azure Sphere are secure by default enabling you to focus on your business opportunity with confidence knowing that security is baked in. I wrote the Azure Sphere Developer Learning Path which is now published on MS Learn: “Develop secure IoT Solutions for Azure Sphere with IoT Central” and “Develop secure IoT Solutions for Azure Sphere with IoT Hub”. I learned a lot of lessons and you will find my learnings and best practices embedded in the MS Learn modules. I’ve also just published two “embedded” articles as part of #JulyOT. Both expand on the Azure Sphere Developer Learning path. The topics might be a bit cheesy, but the objective is to illustrate how you can build secure IoT solutions with Azure Sphere and Azure IoT. How to build a healthier working environment by monitoring CO2, temperature, and humidity levels with an Azure Sphere, an SDC30 sensor, and Azure IoT Central Build a Rover combining the best of Azure Sphere security with FreeRTOS I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas and questions – please post them as comments and I’ll do my best to help you answer them! Cheers Dave
Ask The IoT Expert: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Have you ever run into questions when building an internet-connected smart display/kiosk, gateway, or robotics device using Windows 10 IoT Enterprise? Today, in celebration of #JulyOT, I’ll be ready to discuss or answer any questions you might have around how to use Windows 10 IoT Enterprise to build the foundation for your intelligent edge devices in our Ask The Expert series. As a Program Manager on Microsoft Windows IoT Team, I spend my days talking to customers, getting feedback, and building products to enable the next generation of embedded silicon and Internet of Things devices. Now, I want to share that knowledge with you! Just last week we released an IoT Deep Dive to showcase how to build secure cloud-connected IoT solutions with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise. In the video Henry Fieglein from Dover Fueling Solutions described their real world solution which delivers personalized experiences in content and targeted advertising right at the gas pump; Amelia Casciola gave viewers a sneak peek of our new ARM64 support in her technical demo; and I showcased what’s next for Windows for IoT & answering the top questions from the community. (Raspberry Pi, vNext, etc). You can watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4na4RpxlnIw. Then, come back and comment with your questions! I wanted to share a question I recently received around how to build these IoT solutions with a lower Bill of Materials cost. I thought it was interesting because it highlights the growing move of the industry to create more accessible and cost-efficient IoT solutions. The answer I shared was that enabling new smaller silicon, like the Qualcomm SDM850 or NXP i.MX 8M, with more powerful operating systems, like Windows IoT Enterprise, can truly help to democratize access to IoT solutions for all. Let me know your thoughts and, as always, share any questions you have on this topic or others. I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas and questions – please post them as comments and I’ll do my best to help you answer them! Cheers, Michael #iot #azureiot #windows10 #Developer #IoTArchitect #RealWorldScenario
