Google Cloud IoT Core
Google Cloud IoT Core is a fully managed service that allows you to securely connect, manage, and ingest data from globally dispersed IoT devices. It provides device management capabilities, integrates with other Google Cloud services like Cloud Pub/Sub and BigQuery for data processing and analytics, and supports MQTT and HTTP protocols for communication. The service helps organizations build scalable IoT solutions without managing infrastructure.
Developers should use Google Cloud IoT Core when building enterprise-scale IoT applications that require secure device connectivity, real-time data ingestion, and integration with Google's data analytics ecosystem. It's particularly valuable for scenarios like industrial monitoring, smart cities, or connected vehicles where managing millions of devices and processing high-volume telemetry data is essential. The service simplifies IoT deployment by handling security, scalability, and device management complexities.