German Engineering.Built for African Challenges.
IoT infrastructure that works where others fail. Off-grid capable, low-bandwidth optimized, remotely manageable. We deliver robust sensor networks for agriculture, water, and energy - from Lagos to Nairobi.
Infrastructure Without Limits
African infrastructure faces unique challenges: unreliable power grids, limited connectivity, extreme conditions. Our IoT solutions are designed from the ground up for these realities - not adapted as an afterthought.
Off-Grid Ready
Solar-powered sensors with battery backup. No grid connection required.
Low-Bandwidth Optimized
LoRaWAN and NB-IoT work where 4G doesn't reach. Data transmission even in remote areas.
Remote Management
Monitor and configure your entire network from anywhere. No on-site technician needed.
Solutions for African Industries
Proven applications for local challenges:
Smart Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of African economies.
Soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and livestock tracking optimize yields and reduce water waste. Our LoRaWAN networks cover large farms without expensive cabling.
Soil sensors, GPS trackers, weather stations.
Water Management
Clean water is critical infrastructure.
Tank level monitoring, pump control, and leak detection ensure reliable water supply. Solar-powered sensors report via LoRaWAN - no grid, no SIM cards needed.
Ultrasonic level sensors, flow meters, pump controllers.
Cold Chain Monitoring
Vaccines, food, and medicine require temperature control.
Real-time temperature monitoring from warehouse to last mile. Alerts before spoilage, audit trails for compliance. Critical for pharmaceutical logistics.
Temperature loggers, GPS trackers, alert systems.
Hardware That Survives
Our sensors are selected for African conditions. No consumer-grade equipment - only industrial-proven hardware.
Robust hardware on-site, secure data processing in the cloud.
15+ km
Reichweite
10+ Jahre
Batterie
Schutzklasse
868 MHz
EU-Frequenz
Our Reach in Africa
We work with local partners across the continent. From initial consultation to on-ground deployment.
Find Your Local Partner
Questions About Africa Projects
Common questions from our African partners and customers.
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.”
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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.”
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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.
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect