Indian tech firm Cyient is partnering Microsoft on industrial IoT. Cyient produces IoT edge gateway systems that bridge legacy OT systems, IoT and enterprise networks. The partnership will help industrial firms migrate to Industry 4.0 through Microsoft Azure IoT services.

The Hyderabad firm is a specialist in OT technology and focuses on complex IoT and OT/IT convergence.

Cyient IoT Edge Gateway 5400, the flagship product in the company’s family of IoT gateways, is Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT. It provides customers with a modular and scalable edge gateway for connectivity of legacy machines and next-gen intelligent devices to the Industrial IoT network and the cloud.

Speaking on the collaboration, Suman Narayan, Senior Vice President, Cyient, said, “Industries today are increasing focus on digital technology and building intelligence into equipment for remote monitoring and to extend asset life, improve customer experience, and ensure regulatory compliance. The Microsoft Azure IoT Certification validates Cyient’s ability to accelerate IoT deployments for customers and ensure seamless integration from the edge to the cloud.”

“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 Jerry Lee, Director of Marketing for Azure Internet of Things, Microsoft. “With trusted offerings and verified partners, Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT accelerates the deployment of IoT even further.”