Thecus Collaborating With Microsoft

Thecus Technology Corp. announced it has joined Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT program ensuring customers get IoT solutions up and running with hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services.

Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT allows businesses to reach customers where they are, working with an ecosystem of devices and platforms, allowing for faster time to production.

Benefiting from this collaboration is Thecus’ Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials NAS series, which is specifically designed for SMBs, providing a robust, centralized storage solution to access, share, and manage files securely within a network while simultaneously hosting PC backups in one central location. This series enables users to integrate with Microsoft cloud-based solutions including  Microsoft Azure Backup.  With the validation of Microsoft’s Azure IoT platform, this NAS series is poised to reach a wider business user-base to deliver a storage solution for their IoT ecosystem.

 “Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT validates our ability to jump-start customers’ IoT projects with pre-tested device and OS combinations,” said Florence Shih, GM, Thecus. “Decreasing the usual customization and work required for compatibility ensures Thecus helps customers get started quickly on their IoT solution.“

“Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT extends our promise to bring IoT to business scale, starting with interoperable solutions from leading technology companies around the world,” said Barb Edson, GM for data platform and IoT, Microsoft. “With trusted offerings and verified partners, Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT accelerates the deployment of IoT even further.“

IoT projects take a long time to implement. Customers find that choosing and connecting the right set of devices, assets or sensors to the cloud can be time-consuming. To jump-start their IoT projects, customers are looking for certified devices and platforms that are tested for compatibility and usability with the Microsoft Azure IoT Suite. By choosing a partner from the Azure Certified for IoT program, customers can save time and effort on project specs and RFP processes by knowing in advance what devices and offerings will work with the Azure IoT Suite.