New AWS IoT features enable secure device connection and management SHARE Although the internet of things is already in our everyday lives — from wearables and smart watches to intelligent home appliances — it still presents challenges for enterprises that want to scale devices up and use data to leverage insights. Aware of these challenges, Amazon Web Services Inc. made more than a handful of announcements about new IoT services during its three-week AWS re:Invent virtual event this year. The idea is to enable businesses to securely connect and manage devices, collect and analyze device data, and build and deploy solutions that unlock business value, according to Dirk Didascalou (pictured), vice president of IoT at AWS.