IoT Platform - 4-week Assessment

MILL5 is a global software consulting and product company, with a focus on modernizing businesses' software applications through Al & ML, cloud & edge adoption, and IoT. MILL5's core services are Software Consulting, Performance Engineering, and Smart Managed Services. In addition, we are a Microsoft Gold Partner, ready to leverage the Microsoft technology suite to drive value for clients. MILL5 works on solving Al-intensive workloads for companies in healthcare, finance, utilities, manufacturing, telecommunications, and other verticals. When necessary, we can bring together various partners to develop and deploy Al/ML models connected to global loT platforms.

Within the four-week assessment period, we anticipate accomplishing the following:

• Business objectives and use cases: Define the specific goals and scenarios that the IoT solution will enable, such as increasing operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience, or creating new revenue streams.

• Device and sensor selection: Identify the types and characteristics of the IoT devices and sensors that will collect data from the physical environment.

• Connectivity options and protocols: Evaluate the best ways to connect and communicate with the IoT devices, considering factors such as bandwidth, latency, reliability, and security. Choose from a range of connectivity options and protocols, such as cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MQTT, or AMQP.

• Azure IoT services and edge components: Select the appropriate Azure IoT services and edge components to connect, monitor, and control the IoT devices at scale, such as Azure IoT Hub, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, or Azure Sphere. Leverage the built-in features and capabilities of these services and components to simplify and accelerate the IoT solution development and deployment.

• Data ingestion, processing, and storage pipeline: Design the end-to-end data flow for the IoT solution, using services such as Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, or Azure Synapse Analytics. Ensure that the data is ingested, processed, and stored in a timely, efficient, and scalable manner.

• Business logic and analytics: Implement the core logic and analytics for the IoT solution, using services such as Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, or Azure Machine Learning. Apply the appropriate algorithms and models to extract insights and generate actions from the data.

• User interface and visualization: Develop the user interface and visualization for the IoT solution, using services such as Azure Web Apps, Power BI, or Azure Maps. Provide a user-friendly and interactive way to access and explore the data and insights from the IoT solution.

• Security: Secure the IoT solution end-to-end, using features such as device authentication and authorization, encryption, firewall rules, and threat detection. Protect the IoT devices, data, and services from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.

• Compliance: Assess the security, privacy, and compliance requirements and standards for the IoT solution, such as data protection, device management, and regulatory compliance.

• Testing and deployment: Test and deploy the IoT solution to production, using tools such as Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, or Azure IoT Central. Ensure that the IoT solution meets the quality standards and performance requirements. Monitor and manage the IoT solution in real-time.