What is Enterprise IoT?
Enterprise IoT is the use of connected sensors, devices, equipment and assets across a large organization. The devices collect data and send it to other systems for analysis. Businesses use this data to monitor equipment, improve operations and automate processes. When applied in industrial settings, enterprise IoT is also called the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
How Enterprise IoT Works
An IoT system uses embedded processors, sensors and communication hardware. A device collects data from its environment and sends it to a local system or to the cloud. The data is analyzed and used to trigger actions. Organizations use this process to reduce manual work, scale business processes and reduce operating costs.
Key Requirements for Enterprise IoT Hardware
Enterprise IoT deployments need computing hardware that runs continuously and connects to many sources. The main requirements are:
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Enough processor cores and memory to run data collection and analysis software
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Storage for local data and operating systems
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Network connections for sending data to other systems
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A managed, secure operating system such as Windows IoT Enterprise
Windows IoT Enterprise is a full version of Windows Enterprise. It has enterprise manageability and security for IoT solutions.
Thinvent Products for Enterprise IoT
| Product | Processor | Memory | Storage | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (i5-1240P) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 IoT Value |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (i7-1255U, Dual LAN) | Intel Core i7-1255U, 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (i7-1255U, Dual LAN) | Intel Core i7-1255U, 10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 (i5-1240P) | Intel Core i5-1240P, 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 | Intel Core i3-1215U, 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 and IPC3 are industrial computers for enterprise IoT. The IPC5 is available with Dual LAN, and several configurations include Dual Band WiFi. The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client is a small device with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth for connected endpoints.
Thinvent also has Aero and Treo mini PCs, which use Intel and AMD processors. Thinvent sells all of these products with 12V, 19V or 5V power adapters, depending on the model.
