Internet of Things | Consulting
IoT consulting
We support companies from the first use case to the productive IoT solution - with proven technology.
IoT consulting for usable machine and vehicle data
Many companies have long since arrived in the Internet of Things (IoT): Machines are networked, sensors provide measured values, vehicles transmit position data. The real problem begins afterwards: The data ends up in silos, is stored in different formats, doesn't find its way into business processes - and in the end, no one still makes better decisions than before.
IoT projects rarely fail because of the hardware. They fail due to a lack of strategy, the wrong choice of platform or because the path from raw data collection to real use was not thought through to the end.
This is exactly where prodot's IoT consulting comes in. We know both sides: the technical complexity of distributed sensor and device landscapes as well as the organizational requirements that arise when IoT data is to be integrated into SAP processes, customer portals or operational dashboards.
With our own IoT-X platform, many years of project experience on Microsoft Azure and a customer base that ranges from global industrial groups to municipal transport companies, we have the expertise to take IoT projects from pilot idea to productive reality.
Added value of our IoT consulting
The most important advantages
Quick start thanks to modular IoT platform instead of development from scratch
- prodot's modular IoT platform is available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and comes with ready-to-use building blocks for data aggregation, dashboards, alerting and reporting
- Industry-specific adaptations can be implemented in a short time-to-market - without months of basic development
- Modular structure allows a lean start with an initial use case that is gradually expanded
IoT data directly into your business processes - fully automatically
- Follow-up processes in SAP are triggered directly from evaluated IoT data: Maintenance orders, spare parts orders, machine time allocation or alarm messages - without any manual intermediate steps
- Real-time dashboards and automated reports ensure that the right information reaches the right people at the right time
- Integration into existing ERP, CRM and telematics systems via standardized APIs and a common data format
Proven references - from elevator monitoring to construction machinery management
- TK Elevator: IoT customer portal visualizes operating data of MAX-enabled elevators in real time, enables predictive maintenance and reduces unplanned downtime
- Kienzle Automotive: Highly available, multi-tenant telematics platform in the Azure Cloud - manufacturer-independent, scalable, compliance-compliant
- Leading European road construction group: IoT platform aggregates data from CAT, Liebherr and MiX telematics systems, automatically synchronizes with SAP and demonstrably reduces fuel costs by 5-10%
Our IoT consulting - from strategy to scaled operation
IoT projects are complex and industry- and company-specific. We have experience from many implemented projects - and know where the typical pitfalls lie.
IoT strategy & use case evaluation
Joint analysis of your processes, machines and data landscape - identification of IoT use cases with real ROI, prioritization according to effort and benefit potential and development of a realistic IoT roadmap that aligns technical feasibility and business goals.
Architecture & platform selection
Technology consulting to select the right IoT architecture on Microsoft Azure - IoT Hub, Event Hub, Stream Analytics, Azure Digital Twins or based on the modular prodot IoT-X Platform - tailored to data volumes, latency requirements, security specifications and integration needs.
Sensors, device connection & connectivity
Advice on the selection of suitable sensors and transmission technologies (MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, proprietary protocols) as well as on the manufacturer-independent connection of existing devices, machines and telematics systems to a central data platform - including normalization in a common data format.
IoT platform development & system integration
Development and configuration of customized IoT portals with live dashboards, geo-fencing, alarm management and reporting - as well as bidirectional integration into SAP, ERP, CRM and other peripheral systems for a continuous data flow without media discontinuity.
Predictive maintenance & industrial analytics
Development of data-driven analysis and prediction models based on IoT sensor data - for early detection of anomalies, calculation of the remaining useful life of critical components and automated triggering of maintenance processes before an unplanned shutdown occurs.
Proof of concept, rollout & ongoing operation
Support from the initial proof of concept through the controlled pilot to the company-wide rollout - including operation, monitoring, scaling and further development of the IoT solution on Microsoft Azure with defined SLAs and a team that knows your solution from the outset.
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Questions & Answers
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What exactly does an IoT consultation at prodot involve?
We start with a structured use case assessment: what data are you already generating, which processes benefit most from networking and what ROI is realistically achievable? From this, we develop an IoT roadmap with prioritized entry points - from the first proof of concept to the productive rollout. Strategy and implementation come from a single source.
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What requirements do I need to get started with IoT?
Less than most people expect. Clearly defined use cases with measurable benefits are more important than a perfect IT infrastructure. We connect machines and devices regardless of manufacturer via OPC-UA, MQTT and REST-API - even older systems without native connectivity can be retrofitted. The first productive use case can often be achieved in just a few weeks.
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What is the IoT-X platform from prodot?
The IoT-X Platform is a modular IoT and AI platform specially developed by prodot, which has been listed in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace since 2021. It collects heterogeneous data from thousands of sensors and devices, processes it in real time and derives automated actions from it. Thanks to the modular principle, you don't have to start from scratch - proven modules significantly accelerate your entry.
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How secure are IoT solutions
Security is not an add-on, but part of the architecture. We rely on encrypted device communication, certificate-based authentication, role-based access control and BSI-C5-compliant operation on Microsoft Azure or other platforms. Compromised devices can be isolated using zero-trust architectures without jeopardizing the operation of the overall solution.
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How does an IoT solution integrate with existing systems such as SAP or ERP?
IoT data only unfolds its full value when it flows back into operational systems. We integrate bidirectionally: sensor evaluations automatically trigger SAP maintenance orders, operating hours flow into project cost accounting, anomalies trigger alarms in ERP. Your employees receive recommendations for action where they work anyway - without having to change systems.
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