Azure's managed cloud service for bi-directional communication between IoT applications and devices, with built-in device identity registry and security features. Like a sophisticated switchboard operator that manages millions of simultaneous device conversations securely.
A logistics company uses IoT Hub to track fleet vehicles in real-time, sending route updates to drivers while receiving location and diagnostics data from thousands of trucks.
These services provide managed platforms for connecting, managing, and analyzing data from IoT devices. They offer similar functionalities like device management, security, and data processing.