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IoT Hub

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Definition

Azure's managed cloud service for bi-directional communication between IoT applications and devices, with built-in device identity registry and security features. Like a sophisticated switchboard operator that manages millions of simultaneous device conversations securely.

Real-World Example

A logistics company uses IoT Hub to track fleet vehicles in real-time, sending route updates to drivers while receiving location and diagnostics data from thousands of trucks.

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