Recent Trends in Cloud Computing and IoT Platforms for IT Management and Development: A Review

Abstract

Cloud computing has transformed the delivery and management of IT services, and with the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud platforms have become even more crucial for developing and managing IT solutions. This critical review article presents the latest research on cloud computing platforms with IoT capability and their impact on IT management and development. The review covers the advantages of cloud computing platforms, including their cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility. It also provides an in-depth analysis of six leading cloud platforms with IoT capability: ThingSpeak, Ubidots Platform, AWS IoT, IBM Watson, ThingWorx, and Salesforce Platform. The review focuses on their features, capabilities, and limitations. The article concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of cloud computing platforms with IoT capability in IT management and development and their potential for future growth and development. The insights provided by this review are essential for researchers and practitioners who seek to comprehend the emerging trends in cloud computing platforms and their impact on IT management and development.

Keywords

• Cloud computing, IoT, IT services, management, development, cost, scalability, flexibility, ThingSpeak, Ubidots, AWS IoT, IBM Watson, ThingWorx, Salesforce, features, limitations, growth, trends, review