About Particle
Particle is a leading platform for integrated IoT solutions. It simplifies the connection between hardware devices and cloud systems, allowing companies to focus on data and application development rather than infrastructure.
Particle is a leading platform for integrated IoT solutions. It simplifies the connection between hardware devices and cloud systems, allowing companies to focus on data and application development rather than infrastructure. For lead product managers and engineers, its value lies in reliability and speed, providing a production-ready system that manages global connectivity and security. It is a professional-grade platform that enables organizations to build and scale connected hardware products efficiently.
Pros & Cons
- Particle eliminates disputes between vendors over responsibility when failures occur.
- Their firmware update system is highly reliable, even over unstable cellular connections.
- Their pre-configured connectivity allows firms to build an IoT prototype in days instead of months.
- Like all hardware firms, they can be subject to supply chain delays for specific modules.
- Pricing and high-level support are primarily structured for the North American market.
Features
Key features
Allows users to call a function on a physical device or read a sensor value via a simple REST API.
A centralized dashboard to monitor device health, signal strength, and fleet performance.
A global SIM solution that automatically connects to the best available local cellular network in 150+ countries.
A secure backbone that handles the encrypted communication between the physical hardware and the web.
Allows developers to send new firmware code to thousands of devices simultaneously via the cloud without physical access.
Additional features
Trigger third-party APIs (like Slack or Twilio) based on device events.
Specialized modules (Tracker One) for high-precision GPS and location history.
Multi-layer security including hardware-root-of-trust and encrypted communication.
The ability to run complex code locally on the device to reduce cloud data usage.
Advanced tools for developers to manage devices from a terminal.
A browser-based code editor for quick firmware development.
Real-time diagnostics including battery levels and connection latency.
Group and tag devices for organized fleet operations.
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About Particle
Particle is a leading platform for integrated IoT solutions. It simplifies the connection between hardware devices and cloud systems, allowing companies to focus on data and application development rather than infrastructure.
Particle Details
Particle's In-App Market Place
Does Particle have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
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Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£)
Pros & Cons
- Particle eliminates disputes between vendors over responsibility when failures occur.
- Their firmware update system is highly reliable, even over unstable cellular connections.
- Their pre-configured connectivity allows firms to build an IoT prototype in days instead of months.
- Like all hardware firms, they can be subject to supply chain delays for specific modules.
- Pricing and high-level support are primarily structured for the North American market.
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https://docs.particle.io/Particle's Alternatives
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