Cloud-based IoT Management for Fitness Studios
How we built a scalable IoT platform that provisions new locations in 5 minutes instead of 4 hours
Discuss your projectnextGYM GmbH
nextGYM operates unmanned fitness studios with 24/7 access. The technical infrastructure includes local IoT sensors and control units for climate, lighting, and access control - distributed across multiple locations.
The Starting Point
The decentralized IoT architecture led to significant operational challenges when scaling.
Cloud-based IoT Management Platform
merkaio developed a central control plane in the cloud with an automated provisioning system.
Automated Provisioning
Cloud-based onboarding of new locations with pre-configured IoT environments
Central Management Dashboard
One dashboard for all locations, devices, and configurations
IoT Environment Management
Central management of sensors, actuators, and control units
Configuration Templates
Reusable templates for fast rollout of new locations
Network & Security
Unifi WiFi setup, VPN tunnels, and firewall management
Document Management
Location-specific files centrally stored and accessible
From Manual Management to Cloud Automation
Before: Decentralized Management
Deployment
3-4 hours of manual effort
Management
Individual access per location
Configuration
Inconsistent across locations
After: Cloud-based Automation
Deployment
5 minutes with one click
Management
Central dashboard for everything
Configuration
Unified templates
Measurable Improvements
98%
Time Saved
5 Min
Deployment Time
100%
Automation
24/7
Monitoring
The Management Platform in Action
A custom dashboard perfectly tailored to the requirements.
Dashboard Overview
Central overview of all managed IoT environments with real-time status.
Configuration Templates
Node-RED flows and IoT configurations as reusable templates.
Location Details
All relevant information about a location at a glance.
File Browser
Location-specific documents centrally managed and secured.
Users & Security
Fine-grained permission management with VPN and firewall integration.
Technologies Used
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