ThingWorx 10.0 bulks security and updates Java

Joe Green is a writer and podcaster based in Bristol, UK. He specialises in issues around free and open-source software, networking, privacy, cybersecurity, and software development.

Boston-based PTC Inc. has released the latest update to its IoT/M2M platform, ThingWorx, with version 10.0 sporting several upgrades under the hood, improved data handling capabilities, security bumps, and additions to its user interface in Software Content Management screens.

ThingWorx is typically used by large manufacturers to monitor and attenuate large fleets of IoT devices, but is also a common choice in smart building installations. It integrates with organisations’ CRMs, business intelligence, reporting, and other systems. Although marketed as a turnkey application, the majority of installs require at least some bespoke development and fine-tuning to embed ThingWorx in the rest of an organisation’s stack.

As an example, the capture of live data from sensors and machines gives companies the ability to ...