Wind River unveils latest software platform for IoT

BANGALORE, INDIA: Wind River has introduced the latest version of Wind River Intelligent Device Platform, a complete software development environment used for building machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and devices that communicate with the cloud. The platform provides ready-to-use components to secure, manage, and connect Internet of Things (IoT) gateways.

Intelligent Device Platform is a scalable, sustainable, and secure solution that simplifies the development, integration, and deployment of IoT gateways. It is based on the Wind River market-leading operating systems, which are standards-compliant and fully tested, as well as Wind River development tools. The platform contains device security, smart connectivity, rich network options, and device management.

"Making the most of IoT means integrating new and existing devices in an operationally efficient ecosystem, and connecting via gateways will be the most practical way to achieve scalability and minimize cost," said Santhosh Nair, GM of intelligent systems group at Wind River.

"Companies are looking for integrated solutions to help them develop compelling applications while protecting their investments, so we're very pleased to offer a flexible platform to address these increasing needs that we're seeing across market segments, including industrial, medical, and transportation."