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AWS IoT SiteWise

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What it is

AWS IoT SiteWise is a managed service for collecting, storing, organizing, and monitoring industrial equipment data. Asset models structure information at enterprise, site, area, and machine levels. SiteWise Edge runs on local Linux or Microsoft Windows Server devices, gathering and processing data before sending it to AWS Cloud. It supports OPC-UA, MQTT, and partner protocols, and can transfer data to Amazon S3, AWS IoT SiteWise, AWS IoT Core, Amazon Timestream, and Amazon Kinesis. Storage includes hot and warm tiers plus a customer-managed cold tier using Amazon S3. The service offers real-time stream processing, custom dashboards, SQL querying, anomaly detection, and machine-learning tools. Internet communication uses TLS, with cloud transfer over MQTT or HTTPS; AWS KMS customer-managed keys can encrypt specified cloud values. The free Data Collection Pack transfers industrial data, while the Data Processing Pack costs $200 a month per active gateway. Broader SiteWise usage is paid with no listed price.

Spec sheet

Purpose
AWS IoT SiteWise is a managed service for collecting, storing, organizing, and monitoring industrial equipment data at scale.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Integrations
SiteWise Edge can transfer collected data to Amazon S3, AWS IoT SiteWise, AWS IoT Core, Amazon Timestream, and Amazon Kinesis.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Security
AWS IoT SiteWise uses TLS to encrypt communication over the internet, with data sent to AWS Cloud over MQTT or HTTPS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Asset modeling
Asset models organize and analyze equipment data at enterprise, site, area, and machine levels.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Compliance limit
AWS states that AWS IoT SiteWise is not in scope of any AWS compliance programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Edge collection
SiteWise Edge runs on local hardware and collects, organizes, and processes equipment data before sending it to AWS Cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Edge platforms
SiteWise Edge gateway software can be installed on local devices running Linux or Microsoft Windows Server.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Encryption at rest
Customers can use AWS KMS customer-managed keys to encrypt asset property values and aggregate values in the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Maker history
Amazon Web Services says it launched in 2006 and is part of Amazon.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Partner ecosystem
AWS describes visualization and application partners, as well as software and hardware partners for industrial data collection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Protocols
SiteWise Edge supports OPC-UA and MQTT, plus protocols available through partners.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Service requirements
Getting started requires an AWS account and use of a Region where AWS IoT SiteWise is available.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Storage
SiteWise offers hot and warm storage tiers and a customer-managed cold tier using Amazon S3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

Plans and prices

SiteWise Edge Data Collection Pack Free The Data Collection Pack is free. Collects industrial data and transfers it to the cloud Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
SiteWise Edge Data Processing Pack $200 a month $200 per active gateway per month. A gateway is active in a month if it connects to AWS Cloud to receive software configuration updates; AWS IoT Greengrass is charged separately. Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
AWS IoT SiteWise Priced on request Pay only for usage; charges vary by service component and consumption, with no minimum fees or mandatory service usage. Messaging · data processing · storage · export · SiteWise Monitor · SiteWise Edge · alarms Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Edge collection supports OPC-UA and MQTT
  • Hot, warm, and S3 cold storage tiers
  • Real-time processing and custom dashboards
  • SQL querying and anomaly detection
  • Linux and Windows Server gateways

Limits

  • No free plan for the broader service
  • Data Processing Pack costs 200.00 USD monthly
  • AWS IoT Greengrass is charged separately
  • Not in scope of AWS compliance programs

Who it suits

It suits industrial teams that need modeled equipment data, edge collection, cloud storage, and monitoring. It requires an AWS account and an available Region.

Verdict

AWS IoT SiteWise combines edge data handling with AWS storage, analytics, and integrations. Its tiered packs and usage-based service require careful planning around gateway and component charges.

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