Serverless computing is ideal for IoT because it scales instantly with unpredictable events. Every sensor alert, device signal, or smart-home action can trigger a separate function. Developers don’t have to pre-allocate servers for peak loads or deal with downtime. Serverless platforms handle the scaling automatically, charging only for actual usage. This makes real-time processing cost-effective and efficient for millions of devices simultaneously.
IoT ecosystems become more manageable and scalable, reducing infrastructure bottlenecks. Serverless ensures rapid response to sensor events.
Real-time IoT applications can now operate globally without investing heavily in physical servers. This enables smarter cities and connected environments.
Serverless functions can handle millions of IoT events simultaneously without pre-provisioning servers.
[Microsoft Azure, azure.microsoft.com]