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IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 2)
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IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 2)

In the previous article, we talked about what is AWS IoT Greengrass and how it can help business owners in their edge computing implementation. We will now look at Azure IoT Edge, which is a service that is similar to AWS IoT Greengrass, and compare between the two services. What is Azure IoT Edge? Note: Azure IoT Edge Version 1.2.0 is discussed here. Azure IoT Edge helps device owners to extend functionality to their edge devices. It also allows device owners to manage their device, either individually or in groups. Azure IoT Edge allows custom logics and cloud services to be pushed to the edge devices, allowing the system at the edge to operate as expected with or without connectivity to the cloud. Azure IoT Edge has a device runtime called Azure IoT Edge runtime as well as a c...
IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 1)
Opinion, Technical

IoT Edge Computing – AWS IoT Greengrass vs Azure IoT Edge (Part 1)

Introduction Over the years, edge computing for Internet of Things (IoT) systems has become more prevalent due to reasons such as low latency, better control over security, cost savings, and greater reliability. Many companies in the industry has came up with services and tools to help organizations to effectively and reliably implement edge computing. As an IoT solutions provider, MaCh eX has considered and tested different edge computing services that can provide most value to the clients. In this article series, we will compare the edge computing software and infrastructure services provided by AWS IoT Greengrass (Version 2.1.0) and Azure IoT Edge (Version 1.2.0). In Part 1, we will talk about what is AWS IoT Greengrass and what role does it play in edge computing. ...
Shipment Delay – inevitable crisis?
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Shipment Delay – inevitable crisis?

Logistics is an ongoing operations of many companies around the world across many industry and countries. It serves as the forefront of most people business model. The reason is very simple yet fundamental, a large portion of the economy is driven by manufacture and sale of goods and products that reach the uses of common people. As long as there is a demand for consumer goods that ranges from electronics, to there will be a need to meet the high demand worldwide. Supplies such as raw materials and location of production may differ due to factors such availability of factories and raw materials. Thus, It is inevitable that supply chain flow will be linked to other countries and most likely is also the first step in the process. As a result, it is not hard to imagine the outcom...
Congestion amid high demand – What can we do about it?
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Congestion amid high demand – What can we do about it?

Usually in the economy, when there is a demand, the supply will rise to match it in order to produce the desired result. If there is a lack of supply, the demand will be left unfulfilled. The shipping industry is the same but what if the supply of container is not able to meet the demand of the cargo that needs to be shipped on time? In Singapore, shipping is very crucial activity here as it serve as a top transportation hub for both many international countries around the world. Due to the position Singapore has on the world map, it functions as a source of connectivity to the Asian market through sea and air freight. Not only that, it is very common for local Singaporeans, it to purchase goods online to obtain any desired products sold overseas. Ever since the lock-down ...