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GrabIT, in collaboration with our partner 3FS, played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the IoT Accelerator Cloud Connect project. This groundbreaking solution simplifies secure connections between low-power cellular devices and popular public cloud IoT endpoints, such as AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, and Azure IoT Central. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in Go, Angular, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, AWS, Prometheus, and Grafana, our team delivered exceptional results that revolutionized the IoT landscape.
Services
Software Engineering,
Partnerships
Project Length
24 Months
Client
3fs
During the planning phase, GrabIT's team, in close collaboration with 3FS, conducted a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by enterprises when connecting low-power devices to public cloud IoT endpoints. The team identified the limitations of popular endpoints and formulated a strategic roadmap to address these challenges. Through meticulous planning and the selection of appropriate technologies, GrabIT and 3FS developed a robust framework for seamless, secure, and efficient connectivity.
Technology Selection and Architecture Design: GrabIT's experts, alongside 3FS, selected and integrated cutting-edge technologies, including Go, Angular, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, AWS, Prometheus, and Grafana. Development and Integration: Together, we built the necessary components, including IPSEC tunnels, payload conversion, and encryption mechanisms. Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing procedures were employed to ensure the solution's reliability, security, and interoperability.
The collaboration between GrabIT and 3FS yielded outstanding results for the IoT Accelerator Cloud Connect project:
Enhanced Connectivity: Low-power cellular devices, previously limited by UDP protocol constraints, can now securely communicate with public cloud IoT endpoints using simple UDP protocols. Middleware platforms are no longer necessary, enabling improved interoperability and streamlined communication.
Simplified Operations: The burden of device security and complexity has been shifted to the network's edge. GrabIT's team, in collaboration with 3FS, implemented seamless automated provisioning, eliminating the need for encryption or certificate management. This significantly simplifies operations for enterprises.
Improved Customer Experience: The solution delivered exceptional performance improvements. Through optimized power consumption, reduced data usage, and minimized device memory/CPU requirements, low-power devices now operate more efficiently. This translates to improved battery life, increased reliability, and enhanced overall customer experience.