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HTTP - OpenText Internet of Things Platform Integration and Automation

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Common Integration Use Cases Between HTTP and OpenText Internet of Things Platform

1. Real-time IoT event delivery to enterprise applications

Data flow: OpenText Internet of Things Platform ? HTTP

Sensor events such as temperature spikes, equipment vibration, or location changes can be pushed from the OpenText Internet of Things Platform to HTTP endpoints exposed by ERP, CMMS, or incident management systems. This enables immediate creation of alerts, work orders, or service tickets when thresholds are breached.

Business value: Faster response to operational issues, reduced downtime, and improved asset reliability.

2. Automated webhook notifications for exception handling

Data flow: OpenText Internet of Things Platform ? HTTP webhooks

When IoT devices report exceptions such as unauthorized access, power loss, or environmental anomalies, the platform can trigger HTTP webhooks to notify maintenance teams, security systems, or collaboration tools. This supports event-driven workflows without manual monitoring.

Business value: Better incident response, fewer missed alerts, and more consistent escalation processes.

3. IoT data enrichment from master and reference systems

Data flow: HTTP ? OpenText Internet of Things Platform

Enterprise systems can send asset master data, site hierarchies, maintenance schedules, and device metadata into the OpenText Internet of Things Platform through HTTP APIs. This enriches sensor data with business context so analytics can be segmented by plant, line, customer site, or asset class.

Business value: More accurate analytics, improved reporting, and easier alignment between operational and business data.

4. Predictive maintenance workflow integration

Data flow: Bi-directional

The OpenText Internet of Things Platform can send condition-based alerts to HTTP endpoints in maintenance systems, while those systems can return work order status, technician assignments, and completion updates. This creates a closed-loop process from sensor detection to maintenance execution and resolution tracking.

Business value: Lower maintenance costs, reduced unplanned outages, and better coordination between operations and field service teams.

5. Logistics asset tracking and exception management

Data flow: OpenText Internet of Things Platform ? HTTP

For logistics operations, GPS trackers, temperature loggers, and container sensors can feed data into the OpenText Internet of Things Platform, which then posts shipment exceptions to HTTP-based logistics or transportation management systems. Examples include route deviation, cold-chain breach, or delayed arrival notifications.

Business value: Improved shipment visibility, stronger compliance for sensitive goods, and quicker exception resolution.

6. Utility network monitoring and outage response

Data flow: OpenText Internet of Things Platform ? HTTP

Utility sensors monitoring pressure, flow, voltage, or transformer health can send alerts through HTTP integrations to outage management, dispatch, or customer service platforms. This allows utilities to prioritize field response and proactively inform affected customers.

Business value: Faster outage restoration, improved service reliability, and better customer communication.

7. IoT analytics results published to dashboards and business portals

Data flow: OpenText Internet of Things Platform ? HTTP

The platform can expose aggregated sensor metrics and analytics through HTTP APIs to dashboards, executive portals, or operational reporting tools. Teams can consume near real-time KPIs such as equipment uptime, energy usage, or fleet utilization without direct access to the IoT platform.

Business value: Better decision-making, centralized visibility, and easier sharing of operational insights across departments.

8. Device provisioning and lifecycle updates from enterprise systems

Data flow: HTTP ? OpenText Internet of Things Platform

When new assets are deployed, enterprise systems can use HTTP APIs to register devices, assign locations, update ownership, or deactivate retired equipment in the OpenText Internet of Things Platform. This keeps the IoT environment synchronized with procurement, asset management, and field operations.

Business value: Reduced manual administration, cleaner device records, and stronger governance over connected assets.

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