PTC announced that VMware has joined the ThingWorx Ready program and will position the ThingWorx Internet of Things (IoT) platform, along with its new IoT solutions, to create new offerings as part of its IoT strategy. PTC plans to work with VMware to combine VMware's proven history in device management capabilities with ThingWorx components to enable IoT solution builders to accelerate time to market and create business value.
The ThingWorx Ready program allows participating companies to build or offer products or services compatible with ThingWorx to help accelerate IoT solution development. VMware will combine its new IoT edge software, Liota, and device management capabilities with the ThingWorx rapid application enablement platform and analytics components, enabling a stronger combined offering that is scalable for companies that are building connected device management IoT solutions. By leveraging an offering that combines solutions from PTC and VMware, IoT solution builders stand to accelerate product development and achieve a faster time to market.
PTC and VMware's collaboration reinforces the importance of industry partners in the IoT era. PTC's ThingWorx partner program brings together companies to collaboratively address the challenges and opportunities that the Internet of Things presents. ThingWorx serves as the platform infrastructure and the data collection tool that enables companies to efficiently build solutions and offerings at scale that correspond to their industries and areas of expertise. ThingWorx allows for the rapid development of applications that correspond to connected solutions, enabling customers to reduce time to market and accelerate the path to business value.
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT), Device Management, Analytics, ARC Advisory Group.