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AWS IoT Core now supports direct messaging for point-to-point communication

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This article announces that AWS IoT Core now supports direct point-to-point messaging for connected devices, improving message delivery visibility and reducing costs.

  • SendDirectMessage API enables direct messaging to any connected IoT device
  • Optional delivery acknowledgement confirms message receipt from receiving device
  • Detailed API response codes and CloudWatch Logs provide delivery status visibility
  • Available in all AWS Regions including China and GovCloud (US)
  • Replaces previous topic-based publishing approach with no delivery confirmation

In summary, AWS IoT Core's new direct messaging capability simplifies device communication with built-in delivery confirmation and better operational visibility.



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