Cumulocity IoT platform
            

                See how easy IoT can be
            

                Accelerate time to value with Cumulocity IoT
            

We know IoT projects can be complicated. That's why the Cumulocity IoT platform simplifies things for you with self-service tools and a configuration-driven approach. Cumulocity IoT is a leading self-service IoT platformtop rated by independent analysts, with fast ROI.

Cumulocity IoT’s completely open approach to IoT and powerful integration capabilities release you from being tied-in to specific solutions. A truly rapid self-service approach on a resilient platform you can trust, with the ability to build your own branded IoT solution and generate business value in weeks rather than months. Connect & manage your devices, quickly develop IoT apps, analyze & leverage IoT data across your business, and run your IoT at the edge, in the cloud and/or on-premises ... your choice!

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Countless opportunities with just one click

                    Connect your devices
                

Count on out-of-the-box connectivity to hundreds of device types and protocols. Do we support the devices you need to connect? Let’s find out. If your device isn’t already certified, connect it using the straightforward developer's SDK. 

                    Manage devices at scale
                

Manage all your devices from one place, from planning and onboarding, to monitoring and maintenance, through to retirement. Expand your existing framework, retrofit existing devices, and increase speed to market, keeping you and your customers competitive, innovative, and focused on growth through unrivalled efficiency and Software AG’s plug and play capabilities.

                    Integrate with everything
                

Software AG is an integration leader. So when it comes to integrating IoT data in your services, processes and systems, it's as easy as one click.

                    Develop IoT apps faster
                

Accelerate time to value with ready-to-go mobile IoT apps, partner solutions and and insightful applications, such as our Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) app and Digital Twin feature. Leverage our ecosystem. See why we're a leader in IoT app enablement.

                    Make data work for you
                

What you do with data is crucial in an increasingly connected world. Gain the competitive edge through enabling your team to access key data, discover insights, and make decisions in real-time that affect your operations and your customers’. Self-service analytics puts this advantage into the hands of the many. The more widely accessible your insights, the greater their value across the entire enterprise.

                    Run IoT at the edge
                

With Cumulocity IoT, you can run IoT anywhere: any cloud, on-premises and at the edge (and in any combination). Our cloud-agnostic IoT framework is specifically designed for resource-constrained edge devices. Operate an edge-only solution to act faster with local data processing, and break down the barriers of hardware and software fragmentation. Install and upgrade Cumulocity IoT at the edge without tech expertise.

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Do these things better with Cumulocity IoT

                    Democratize IoT
                

Self-service tools with a configuration-driven approach is THE design principle of the Cumulocity IoT platform, seamlessly provided by all components from device connectivity & management, through analytics. Make IoT for everyone with a great UX, and realize faster time-to-value with your IoT project.

                    Develop once, deploy everywhere
                

A distributed, open architecture and a common set of IoT capabilities on the edge, on-premises and in the cloud help you develop and deploy your solution faster. It's an ideal we've been committed to from the start: our develop-once, deploy-everywhere paradigm. Simplify development by using uniform APIs, data and analytics models across clouds, on-premises and at the edge.

                    Make analytics for everyone
                

Put analytics in the hands of the people who can quickly change outcomes for the better: your machine operators, process engineers and plant managers. Uniquely, Cumulocity IoT offers specialized capabilities for self-service, context-aware industrial analytics, from time-series analytics to streaming analytics and process mining. Robot manufacturer Dürr reduced paint consumption by 50% using our streaming analytics builder.

                    IoT data integration made easy
                

Thanks to Software AG's leadership in integration & middleware, the Cumulocity IoT platform provides best-in-class tools to address the OT-IT gap, including hybrid cloud and on-premises integration. Quickly connect your enterprise applications and cloud services. Easily integrate IoT with the core applications that run your business and your customers’.

                    Your edge, your way
                

Choose to deploy thin edge or thick edge solutions. Whether you are working with resource-constrained edge devices or a robust edge gateway, you can get started quickly and start seeing the value of Cumulocity IoT: ultra-fast analytics, opportunities to bring IoT to new places, lower infrastructure costs and powerful self-service capabilities.

                    Get faster ROI from IoT
                

Count on us to continue delivering features that help you get things done faster ... like integrating LPWAN devices in minutes ... reusing machine learning models to build new ones ... and creating IoT streaming analytics scenarios as easily as drag, drop, done! In addition, our Professional Services experts are ready to help you achieve results faster with our range of fast track services.

                    A reliable, scalable IoT platform
                

Software AG's Cumulocity IoT platform helps you do more with IoT for faster business results and sustained innovation, and delivers enterprise grade IoT with unrivalled reliability, security, and performance. Developed under rigorous testing, it delivers the ultimate in reliability, scalability and performance. See how to simplify IoT deployment, management and analytics for even the most demanding applications.

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                    Get 339% ROI from IoT in 3 years 
                

What if you could get these benefits from an IoT platform? 339% ROI and $8.1 million in business benefits in three years and payback in less than one year. A commissioned Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study showed these outcomes from the Cumulocity IoT platform. 

Every company is different, and so is their ROI. If you’re considering whether to build, buy or replace an IoT platform, let’s calculate your personalized ROI for Cumulocity IoT based on the same methodology.**

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Would you like to experience similar benefits?

Software AG commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study to understand the business value of deploying the Software AG Cumulocity IoT platform. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of adopting the Cumulocity IoT platform to:

  • Support innovation
  • Enhance customer experience
  • Streamline operations within their organizations

To illustrate the benefits of using the Software AG Cumulocity IoT platform across the IoT-enabled business cycle, Forrester aggregated benefits and costs for a composite organization: an industrial equipment manufacturer with multiple business units, revenues of approximately $500 million, and an operating margin of 12%. The study also found these benefits:

  • 66% increase in device attach rates
  • 50% improvement in win rate
  • 125% increase in incremental revenue
  • 35% reduction in unplanned maintenance
  • 30% reduction in licensing costs
  • 75% reduction in operations costs

Read the full study.
 

*The Total Economic Impact™ of Software AG's Cumulocity IoT is a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Software AG, May 2021
**The underlying financial model for this ROI analysis has been commissioned by Software AG and delivered by Forrester Consulting based on its Total Economic Impact™ methodology. Software AG created this analysis and Forrester has not verified it for accuracy or certified its results. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the model used in this analysis, Software AG and Forrester are unable to accept any legal responsibility for any actions taken on the basis of the information contained herein. The analysis is provided ‘AS IS’ and Software AG and Forrester make no warranties of any kind.

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Speak to an expert

Need help with an IoT project? Looking to ensure your IoT project is a success? We invite you to talk to one of our IoT experts to:

  • Identify and build an IoT business case
  • Understand and overcome technology and business challenges
  • Show fast ROI on your IoT project

Sign up for a demo

If you'd like someone to walk you through the platform, even help you along in your free trial, you'll want to schedule a demo. Register now.

Cumulocity IoT QuickStart

Speed up your IoT journey. Our experts help you ideate, build a proof of concepts and prove its value. We will help you generate a business model and roadmap, implement your project, and support, improve and scale your solution. There’s no easier way to get started with IoT than with the Cumulocity IoT QuickStart program. Start your IoT project.

Dive into the developer hub

Looking for more technical details, like how our APIs work? Visit our Cumulocity IoT developer hub.

Get free training

If you're doing a proof-of-concept or want to go deeper into how the platform works, take free self-paced Cumulocity IoT Basic training, complete with demos and hands-on exercises. Register at the Learning Portal.

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Which Cumulocity IoT package is right for you?

Choose from the Cumulocity IoT Basic package, your starting point to quickly ramp up a project or proof-of-concept, Cumulocity IoT Advanced, best for rebranding the platform and large-scale applications, and Cumulocity IoT Enterprise, ideal for selling IoT as a service or selling IoT solutions for different brands.

 

Compare package features:

Platform features
Basic
Advanced

Enterprise

Deployment
Public cloud
Public cloud
On-premises or dedicated cloud
Device connectivity & management
yes
yes
yes
Real-time analytics with smart rules
yes
yes
yes
Real-time data visualization with custom dashboards
yes
yes
yes
Developer tooling, including APIs, SDKs & documentation
yes
yes
yes
Unlimited users
yes
yes
yes
Role-based access control
yes
yes
yes
Tenants
1 tenant
1 Enterprise tenant
1 Enterprise tenant + platform management
Streaming analytics*
yes
yes
yes
Rebranding platform UI
no
1 brand
Multiple brands (with optional additional Enterprise tenants)
Custom domain name
no
yes
yes
User hierarchy management
no
yes
yes
Technical support
Basic support available 8x5
Basic support available 8x5 · Crisis 24x7
Enterprise support available 24x7
WWAN connectivity integration
yes
yes
yes
LoRa® LPWAN connectivity integration
yes
yes
yes
Sigfox® LPWAN connectivity integration
yes
yes
yes
OMA lightweight M2M device integration
yes
yes
yes
Industrial device integration with cloud fieldbus
yes
yes
yes
Remote HMI interaction with cloud remote access
yes
yes
yes
 

*Cumulocity IoT Basic is Limited to 3 Analytics Builder Models, and Cumulocity IoT Advanced includes Analytics Builder, EPL Apps, and Smart Rules.

Customize with these add-ons:

Add-ons

Basic
Advanced
Enterprise
Microservices
available
available
available
Cumulocity IoT Edge *
--
available
available
Cumulocity IoT Thin Edge integration *
--
available
available
Machine learning
--
available
available
Additional Standard tenants
--
available
available
Cumulocity IoT DataHub
--
available
available
OEE App
--
available
available
Additional Enterprise tenants
--
--
available

Also available as standalone

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Cumulocity IoT reference architecture

Systems and devices are on the left and consumers on the right. See data in motion in the upper half ("speed layer") and data at rest in the lower one ("batch layer"). This layout reflects the Lambda architecture style popular in this domain. 

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                    Explore partner devices
                

Our device partner ecosystem contains pre-certified integrations enabling IoT projects to jump right into the action. Find the suiting device within our portfolio. With no integration effort and investments required, this immediately opens up the world of IoT. Focus on what value adding ideas, while we take care about smooth connectivity to devices.

                    Discover our partner solutions
                

Leverage our ecosystem of pre-integrated partner applications to quickly get your end-to-end solution to market. Cumulocity IoT partner solutions span a wide range of use cases to work smarter using IoT, from asset tracking and connected retail to remote monitoring, smart metering, ticket management and more. Our partners bring valuable expertise to bring your solution to life faster.

                    Engage with your peers
                

Collaborate with community experts at Cumulocity IoT. Ask questions, and get answers. Share ideas and insights with your colleagues. Join the Cumulocity IoT Tech Community.

                    Ideate with IoT experts
                

Our Professional Services experts are committed to your success. No one knows our products better. Fast Track Services give you access to best-practice insights to help you build confidence and achieve a faster ROI. With Cumulocity IoT QuickStart, you can work with our experts to ideate your solution and build an MVP. We're here to help.

                    Develop with confidence
                

At the developer hub, you'll find resources to quickly get started and dig deeper into Cumulocity IoT. Learn how to develop and deploy applications, and integrate IoT data sources. Explore the platform architecture, technical concepts and domain models.

                    Learn about IoT for free
                

Get up to speed on IoT at your pace. Choose from an extensive course list that covers the concepts of device integration, asset hierarchy, real-time analytics and dashboard creation. Take self-paced Cumulocity IoT Basics training at no cost. 

                    Get started with an open framework
                

Software AG is a contributor to thin-edge.io, a collaborative open-source project created to solve the critical challenges encountered in developing resource-constrained edge devices. See how you can get started quickly with just a few commands.

Join our device certification program

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                    IoT Buyer's Guide
                

Looking to connect and monitor industrial equipment and create value-added IoT-enabled services that significantly differentiate your products and create new revenue streams? Read this guide to help you find the best IoT platform that enables this and delivers the outcomes you want and need.
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"We have tested a lot of IoT platforms ... Software AG's Cumulocity IoT solution is still, and not only for us and for the clients as well, the best in the market."  

- Product Manager, Cloud of Things, T-Systems

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