Managed IoT Hosting & Operations
Build and operate production-ready IoT platforms - reliably and without operational overhead.
What is Managed IoT Hosting?
Managed IoT Hosting means more than running software in the cloud. It includes architecture, setup, day-to-day operations, monitoring, updates and long-term responsibility for IoT platforms in production.
At merkaio, managed hosting always includes both: building the platform and operating it reliably over time.
merkaio acts as a long-term partner for building and operating your IoT infrastructure.
Why self-hosted IoT platforms often fail in practice
Hidden operational complexity beyond initial setup
Missing monitoring and alerting infrastructure
Unclear ownership for updates and security patches
Scaling issues beyond pilot deployments
No SLA or operational guarantees
Managed hosting shifts responsibility from your team to a dedicated operations partner.
Build and operate IoT platforms
merkaio ops combines infrastructure engineering and ongoing operations. We don't just host IoT platforms - we design, deploy and operate them as long-term infrastructure.
Technologies we manage
merkaio ops is built around a focused, production-proven technology stack.
For these technologies, we take responsibility for setup, operations and long-term management as a Managed Service.
ChirpStack Managed Hosting
Managed ChirpStack hosting for LoRaWAN networks - including setup, operations, monitoring and scaling.
View ChirpStack Managed Hosting
Grafana Managed Hosting
Managed Grafana for IoT dashboards, alerting and observability - fully integrated into your IoT stack.
View Grafana Managed Hosting
ThingsBoard Managed Hosting
Managed ThingsBoard for application logic, rule engines and device-level workflows.
View ThingsBoard Managed HostingFrom initial setup to long-term operations
Every managed hosting engagement starts with a solid foundation. merkaio designs and builds your IoT platform first - then operates it reliably in production.
Architecture
Requirements & design
Setup
Platform deployment
Go-Live
Validation & handover
Operations
Continuous SLA
Scaling
Extensions & growth
Security, reliability and responsibility
- Secure cloud environments
- Network isolation & VPNs
- Monitoring & alerting
- Backup & recovery
- SLA-backed availability
We take responsibility for the platform - not just for the deployment.
SLA-backed Operations
Every merkaio ops engagement comes with defined service levels, response times and escalation paths. You know exactly what to expect.
Who benefits from managed IoT hosting
Transparent. Fair. No hidden costs.
One price for your complete private cloud deployment. No limits, no surprises.
excl. VAT
FAQ - Managed IoT Hosting & Operations
Common questions about architecture, operations and security of our IoT infrastructure.
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“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.”
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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.”
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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!”
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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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We don't just deliver software - we deliver the complete solution. From selecting and installing sensors in your facility to secure cloud operations. Talk to engineers who can do both.
Your contact
Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect