Rooted in the West.Ready for the World.
We are engineers with a passion for technology that works. From the heart of Germany's Ruhr region, we build IoT infrastructure - whether for a German factory or international projects.
Digital Graft. Made in Ruhr Region.
merkaio is a young company with a clear focus. We come from a region that knows what transformation means. Where coal and steel once drove the economy, data flows today.
This heritage shapes our work ethic: Honest, direct, and technically sound. We don't believe in over-engineering, but in robust, open standards that keep running even when no one's watching. We call it "Infrastructure First".
Location
In the heart of Germany, Europe's logistics and industrial hub.
Mentality
We deliver results, not just presentations.
Built for Global Scale.
IoT should know no borders. We founded merkaio with the goal of creating infrastructure that works regardless of location. Our technology stack (merkaio core) is designed so we can administer networks on the other side of the world just as reliably as on our doorstep.
Our architecture is ready for international deployment:
Remote-First Operations
We can maintain gateways and servers worldwide without being on-site.
Timezone-Independent
Automated monitoring systems never sleep.
Logistics-Ready
We work with hardware partners (like Milesight) that are globally certified and able to deliver.
Our Focus: IoT for Emerging Markets.
We see enormous potential for technological progress in emerging markets, especially in Africa. Here, technology is often deployed more pragmatically and directly than in Europe ("Leapfrogging"). But these markets place high demands on technology that many Western providers ignore.
We specifically tailor our offering to these challenges:
Offline Capability
Our stack stores data even during internet outages.
Low-Bandwidth
LoRaWAN doesn't require expensive 5G or broadband.
Robustness
Hardware that withstands heat and dust.
Mission
We want to become the preferred partner for companies and NGOs implementing sustainable IoT projects (Smart Farming, Water Management) in Africa and emerging markets. We deliver German engineering know-how for local innovations.
Leading companies worldwide trust merkaio
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from merkaio think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team!”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE, Germany
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me.”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de, Germany
“I recently worked with Timo and the merkaio team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With merkaio, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
“merkaio manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With merkaio's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
CEO Aphy B.V., Netherlands
“Counting on the merkaio team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
CEO Odiseo Solutions, Spain
“From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. They take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend merkaio without reservation!”
Sebastian Maier
CEO Yonju GmbH
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and merkaio. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. merkaio took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back.”
Matthias Zimmermann
CEO Annota GmbH
“Robin and Timo provided excellent support! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future.”
Simon Deutsch
CEO WiseWhile UG
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect