Particle Industries

Particle is a comprehensive IoT Platform-as-a-Service provider that enables businesses to embed intelligence into connected devices at scale. The company offers an integrated solution spanning edge infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, wireless connectivity, and device management tools. Their platform supports everything from KB-scale microcontrollers to GB-scale edge computers and AI accelerators, making it suitable for a wide range of IoT applications across industries including HVAC, light electric vehicles, asset tracking, and equipment monitoring. With over 240,000 developers building on their platform, Particle has established itself as a significant player in the IoT infrastructure space. The company delivers approximately 60 billion messages per month and processes 12 million over-the-air software updates monthly. Their hardware portfolio includes development boards, system-on-modules (SoMs), single-board computers, and gateways, complemented by software tools like their Web IDE, command line interface, and integrated development environment called Workbench. Particle differentiates itself through its 'it just works' approach to connectivity, offering pre-provisioned devices with secure, reliable connectivity across multiple radio types including LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, and LoRaWAN. Their EtherSIM technology provides global coverage through 350+ carriers, while their cloud infrastructure enables real-time data processing, integrations with 250+ web services, and enterprise-grade security and compliance tools.