The Microsoft Azure IoT Suite's agent code has been pre-ported to TI's low-power SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3200 wireless MCU LaunchPad kit and Sitara AM335x processor-based BeagleBone Black and BeagleBoard Green kits. Developers can expect additional certifications of TI products in the coming months.

The Microsoft program verifies that a member's hardware is compatible with Azure IoT Suite and enables developers who have purchased TI's low-cost development kits to easily download the appropriate Microsoft Azure for IoT agent to quickly connect to the cloud.

"We are pleased to include Texas Instruments as one of the first members of Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT to allow customers to build TI-based cloud-connected products faster and easier," said Barb Edson, General Manager for Data Platform and Internet of Things, Microsoft.

"Building on today's certifications, we are committed to working closely with Texas Instruments on industrial, automotive and consumer applications certified for Microsoft Azure IoT Suite."

TI-based kits verified for Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT:

－ SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3200 wireless MCU LaunchPad kit enables a low power and secure connection to the cloud

－ BeagleBoard.org BeagleBone Black board based on TI's Sitara AM335x processor with a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 core supports Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi connectivity through TI's WiLink 8 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo connectivity modules

－ SeeedStudio BeagleBone Green board based on the BeagleBone Black adds easy connection to a large family of Grove sensors