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Description

Eclipse Kura™ is a flexible and open-source framework designed for IoT Edge applications, built on Java/OSGi. It provides developers with API access to various hardware interfaces found in IoT gateways, such as serial ports, GPS, watchdog timers, GPIOs, and I2C. Among its features, Kura includes pre-configured field protocols like Modbus, OPC-UA, and S7, an application container, and a web-based visual programming tool that facilitates data acquisition from the field, edge processing, and efficient publishing to prominent IoT cloud platforms via MQTT. The rise of an IoT service gateway model utilizing contemporary software architectures at the edge of IoT implementations acts as a unifying controller and aggregator, enabling the integration of advanced enterprise technologies into IoT gateways. By utilizing sophisticated software frameworks that simplify the complexities of hardware and networking, the development and reusability of combined hardware and software solutions are significantly transformed, fostering innovation and efficiency in IoT projects. This shift empowers developers to focus more on application logic rather than underlying technical challenges.

Description

The infrastructure is fully equipped with capabilities built as microservices, which are containerized using Docker and managed through Kubernetes. It offers support for multiple protocols and remains hardware agnostic, allowing seamless connections between any device and various third-party applications. Secure connections are ensured through TLS and DTLS, alongside mutual TLS authentication that utilizes X.509 certificates. The Mainflux software stack encompasses all essential components and microservices needed for developing IoT solutions, projects, or products. This IoT platform is designed to enhance interoperability with existing enterprise applications and other IoT platforms. Furthermore, it supports bidirectional communication with a vast number of devices and gateways, employing diverse open protocols and data formats. The system normalizes messages to simplify integration with the overall infrastructure, promoting efficiency and ease of use. Ultimately, this comprehensive approach fosters a robust environment for innovative IoT applications.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Yes 

Integrations

Everyware Software Framework (ESF) No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Eclipse Foundation

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.eclipse.org/kura/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Mainflux

Founded

2015

Country

Serbia

Website

www.mainflux.com/cloud.html

Product Features

IoT

Application Development No 
Big Data Analytics No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Collection No 
Data Management No 
Device Management No 
Performance Management No 
Prototyping No 
Visualization No 

Product Features

IoT

Application Development No 
Big Data Analytics No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Collection No 
Data Management No 
Device Management No 
Performance Management No 
Prototyping No 
Visualization No 

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