Micron Technology Partnership
Microsoft also announced that it would collaborate with semiconductor company Micron Technology to offer a new solution that adds a layer of security to IoT hardware. The solution, Micron Authenta, integrates into Micron's flash memory products and sensors that are in devices to build trusted links between these devices and Microsoft's Azure Internet of Things cloud.
Microsoft and Micron also announced that they would offer software development kits, which the companies say will make it easier to provide secure IoT cloud management and connectivity for new platforms and devices, as well as the ability to retrofit legacy systems.