In support for Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, Microsoft is helping over 50 local IT partners enable public and private organizations to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT).
These partners will build applications by harnessing untapped data for actionable insights that can help organizations be more customer focused, transform into a digital business, and become more responsive.
As data and devices continue to proliferate, there is vast opportunity for businesses to tap into their data to make their applications more intelligent. The convergence of connectivity, cloud and mobility technologies have also help to create a shift in enterprise models towards IoT to reimagine their businesses.
Microsoft said its Singaporean IoT partners were selected because they had shown at an early stage that they understood the depth of the transformation that can be realised through the acceleration of IoT, and by the level of engagement they have in providing IoT solutions for customers.
They are already working with customers in vertical markets including manufacturing, oil and gas, building management, and healthcare co-develop solutions around asset management, smart building facilities, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance to create an ecosystem which integrates devices, connectivity and analytics through a cloud platform.
Through this initiative, Microsoft will enable these selected IT partners to rapidly expand their IoT capabilities in Singapore by partnering closely with them to enhance their skillsets and capabilities. Partners will also have deeper access to Microsoft’s Azure IoT Suite technical roadmap, while working closely with these Microsoft to optimise their go-to-market strategies.
“We live in a connected world, and the Internet of Things are allowing organisations to accomplish what was previously unimaginable – or so costly as to be prohibitive to all but the largest organisations – just a few short years ago,” commented Gerald Leo, director of Microsoft Singapore's Small Midmarket Solutions and Partner Group.