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Description

Address the complexities of overseeing IoT field area networks that encompass thousands or even millions of interconnected devices. The Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) serves as the comprehensive network management platform tailored for extensive FAN deployments. Factors such as environmental fluctuations and variations in cellular network coverage can significantly impact the connectivity and bandwidth of IoT gateways and devices. Cisco FND is specifically built to assist operations teams in navigating the lifecycle management of large-scale FANs, adapting to dynamic conditions and network limitations to maintain continuous functionality. It offers zero-touch deployment alongside secure enrollment for vast numbers of IoT gateways and endpoints. Additionally, it features role-based access controls, user audit trails, and secure communication methods for transporting IoT data via networks and VPN tunnels. Furthermore, it ensures dependable communication over both cellular and low-power networks for effective lifecycle management, alongside 24/7 real-time monitoring and alert systems. With automated enrollment and provisioning processes for gateways and endpoints, operational efficiency is greatly enhanced. This comprehensive suite of features positions Cisco FND as a vital tool in managing the evolving landscape of IoT networks.

Description

The Enea Aptilo IoT SMP delivers an integrated IoT Connectivity Control Function (ICCF) that operates across various radio technologies. This platform is built on the award-winning Enea Aptilo Service Management Platform, which is also used for WiFi services and showcases a flexible and scalable design. The Enea Aptilo SMP has achieved success in over 100 challenging carrier implementations and serves as a policy control function (PCRF/PCF) for cellular networks at mobile operators like 3Scandinavia. Numerous effective IoT application enablement platforms exist in today’s marketplace, each requiring the ability to onboard and manage devices that utilize different IoT connectivity radio technologies. This includes low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies such as LoRa and Sigfox, along with 3GPP-based LPWAN options like NB-IoT and mesh-based IoT radio technologies including Wi-SUN. Primarily, this service is offered as a solution hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking the Enea IoT Connectivity Control Service as a pioneering advancement in cellular IoT connectivity management. As the demand for integrated connectivity solutions grows, the Enea Aptilo IoT SMP positions itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of IoT services.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

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 Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cisco

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/iot-field-network-director/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Enea

Country

Sweden

Website

www.enea.com/solutions/iot-connectivity-security/smp-iot-connectivity-management-platform/

Product Features

Industrial IoT

Condition Monitoring No 
Data Visualization No 
Factory Data Analytics No 
Machine Learning No 
Machine Workflow Creation No 
Predictive Maintenance No 
Production Line / Factory Insights No 
Real-Time Monitoring No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Smart Alerts / Notifications No 

Product Features

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