IoT Solutions & Software Development.On-site in Soest.
We digitalize SMEs in the Hellweg region. From LoRaWAN infrastructure to custom IoT apps. Honest engineering for industry, agriculture and utilities.
Digitalization Between Tradition and High-Tech.
Soest is more than half-timbered houses and the annual fair. The region is home to hidden champions, innovative suppliers and one of Germany's most productive agricultural regions - the Soester Börde. Yet many businesses face the same challenge: machines, fields and buildings don't provide data. merkaio closes this gap. We're not some aloof startup from Berlin, but engineers from the neighborhood.
Our team on the road in the Ruhr area
On-Site
We're quickly at your location - whether in Soest city center or the Oestinghausen industrial area.
Honest
We don't sell buzzwords, we deliver working solutions.
SME Focus
We understand the requirements of manufacturing businesses and agriculture.
Our Service Portfolio for Soest.
LoRaWAN Infrastructure
We build private wireless networks that reach meters in basements or sensors in fields. Independent of cellular, no ongoing costs per sensor. Ideal for the extensive area in the Soest district.
Custom Software & Apps
Standard software rarely fits. Through merkaio dev, we develop your own web platform or technician app. We visualize machine data or control systems via smartphone.
Managed Operations
We don't leave you alone after the project. We monitor your gateways and servers 24/7. So your IT in Soest can focus on core business.
Opportunities for the Hellweg Region.
How we can support local key industries:
Smart Agriculture
The Börde has the best soils - we deliver the best data.
Soil moisture monitoring and frost warnings on remote fields. Robust sensors transmit over kilometers to a central gateway on the farm. A custom web app shows the farmer on a map where irrigation is needed.
Milesight EM500 Sensors & Custom Web App.
SME Retrofit
Soest companies manufacture world-class products, often on older machines.
Retrofitting with current transformers and vibration sensors. We measure machine 'vital signs' without touching the PLC. Predictive maintenance - maintenance before downtime occurs.
Current Transformers & Vibration Sensors.
Smart City & Energy
Energy efficiency is becoming mandatory in Soest too (municipal heat planning).
Remote reading of water and heat meters in municipal properties. Building a city-wide LoRaWAN network. GDPR-compliant and deep indoor coverage.
ChirpStack Server & Meter Integration.
Technology That Works.
Why do we rely on open standards? Because Soest's SMEs value independence. We use open-source components (like ChirpStack and Grafana) so you don't have to pay license fees for 'black box' systems. Our software development uses modern frameworks (React, Node.js) that are scalable and future-proof.
No vendor lock-in. Data sovereignty on German servers. Industrial-grade hardware (IP67).
15+ km
Reichweite
10+ Jahre
Batterie
Schutzklasse
868 MHz
EU-Frequenz
Active in Soest District and Surroundings.
We're happy to come by for an assessment:
We're happy to come for a technical assessment.
Our team on the road in the Ruhr area
Frequently Asked Questions from the Region
Direct answers to typical questions from Soest and surroundings
We work across industries.
IoT projects in every sector. Have a project in mind? Get in touch.
Don't see your industry? Contact us anyway.
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
Let's start your IoT project. Digital and on-site.
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