What is the main use case for AWS IoT Core?

The primary use case for AWS IoT Core is to enable secure data ingestion from edge devices. AWS IoT Core provides a platform for connecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud, allowing these devices to collect and send data securely for further processing, analysis, or storage. This capability is essential for applications that rely on real-time data from distributed devices, such as sensors, cameras, and other smart devices, as it facilitates efficient data flow and integration with other AWS services for analytics and machine learning.

This use case leverages features such as device authentication, secure communication protocols, and message routing, making it suitable for various IoT applications across numerous industries, including smart homes, agriculture, industrial automation, and healthcare.

In contrast, web hosting, mobile application development, and cloud storage management focus on different aspects of cloud computing and do not specifically leverage the capabilities of IoT device management and secure data ingestion that AWS IoT Core is designed for.