IoT Server: Hosting Applications and Internet of Things Devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) today is not a futuristic concept, but a real tool for improving business efficiency. According to analysts' forecasts, the number of IoT devices worldwide will exceed 75 billion by 2025. Today, IoT is not just a technological trend, but a real way to optimize business processes and create new products.

IoT Applications Across Industries

Manufacturing

IoT sensors allow companies to:

• track equipment condition in real-time,
• predict potential breakdowns before they occur,
• minimize downtime and reduce unscheduled repair costs.

Logistics

IoT solutions help to:

• control temperature conditions during cargo transportation,
• track vehicle locations,
• optimize routes and fuel expenses.

Retail

Businesses use IoT for:

• analyzing customer behavior,
• managing inventory,
• personalizing marketing offers.

Behind all these technological wonders stands a reliable server infrastructure that ensures data collection, processing, and storage from millions of devices.

Technical Requirements for IoT Servers

IoT infrastructure places unique demands on server equipment. Key criteria include:

1. High Data Processing Performance

   IoT servers must provide lightning-fast processing of large data streams. This involves:

   • Parallel processing of data from multiple sources.
   • Minimal information transfer delay.
   • Instant data filtering and aggregation.
   • Support for real-time streaming analytics.

2. Fault Tolerance

   A critical requirement guaranteeing IoT system continuity, including:

   • Redundancy of critical infrastructure components.
   • Automatic switching to backup systems during failures.
   • Mechanisms for quick recovery after unplanned stops.
   • Distributed architecture eliminating single points of failure.
   • Ability to perform “hot” equipment replacement without system shutdown.

3. Security

   Multi-level protection against cyber threats is crucial, including:

   • Cryptographic protection of data transmission channels.
   • Isolated network segments for critical systems.
   • Multi-factor access authentication.
   • Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
   • Regular automatic security updates.
   • Data encryption at storage and transmission levels.

4. Scalability

   The ability of infrastructure to dynamically adapt to project growth:

   • Easy addition of computing power.
   • Flexible architecture for new module integration.
   • Support for horizontal and vertical scaling.
   • Compatibility with cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
   • Rapid deployment of additional computing nodes.
   • Unified infrastructure management interfaces.

ATLEX Solutions for IoT Infrastructure

We offer:

• Flexible architecture customizable to specific client needs.
• Optimized performance for big data processing.
• Ability to quickly customize for unique project requirements.
• Robust security and reliability.

Data Center Capabilities

ATLEX data centers provide:

• Multi-level data protection.
• 24/7 monitoring systems.
• Guaranteed fault tolerance with 99.982% uptime.

Security Measures:

Achieved through:

• Electronic access control systems.
• Multi-factor authentication.
• Data transmission channel encryption.
• Regular security audits.

Infrastructure Scaling Approaches at ATLEX

1. Vertical Scaling (Scale Up)

   Involves increasing the capacity of an existing server by adding additional resources to a single physical server:

   • Upgrading RAM.
   • Increasing CPU power.
   • Expanding hard drive volume.
   • Improving other hardware components.

   Our warehouse is always stocked with:

   • Additional storage drives.
   • Memory modules.
   • Power supplies.
   • Network equipment.

2. Horizontal Scaling (Scale Out)

   Involves adding additional servers to distribute load:

   • Creating a cluster of servers working in parallel.
   • Requires more complex application architecture.
   • Ensures greater fault tolerance.
   • Allows nearly unlimited performance increase.

Often, a combination of both approaches is used depending on specific system and business needs. For horizontal scaling, ATLEX, in addition to dedicated servers, also offers a virtual data center service, where the pooling of physical server resources is already performed by our specialists. You only need to choose the pool of resources required for your tasks.

Service Support

Technical support is available 24/7 and quickly resolves any emerging issues. We also provide professional system administration services:

• Backup configuration.
• 24/7 technical monitoring.
• Regular software updates.
• Rapid incident response.

Note: System administration services are charged additionally, you can read more about the list of services and their cost on the page of our website.