IoT Engineering Services.
Built on the merkaio stack.

We support companies with architecture, hardware sourcing and system integration. Our services follow a clear structure: We use the building blocks Core, Cloud and Dev to build tailored solutions that are Ops-ready.

Engineering, not consulting slides.

IoT projects often fail due to complexity. We solve this not through theoretical consulting, but through engineering along our proven stack. Every service package is directly assigned to one of our divisions – ensuring that everything we build can be operated reliably later.

Services by Division

merkaio core

Foundation & Hardware Engineering

We define the foundation of your IoT project.

  • IoT Architecture Design

    Selection of the right topology (LoRaWAN, MQTT, gateway placement).

  • Hardware Sourcing

    As hardware experts, we don't just advise – we source and validate sensors and gateways.

  • Connectivity Planning

    Network coverage planning and selection of transmission paths.

  • Proof of Concept (PoC)

    Building a validated minimal stack for testing.

A valid blueprint that works.
merkaio ops

Operations Setup & Managed Service

The final step of engineering is preparing for continuous operation – or we take over operations completely as a managed service with SLAs.

  • Monitoring Setup

    Setting up Prometheus exporters and alert rules.

  • Disaster Recovery Planning

    Setting up and testing backup routines.

  • Documentation

    Technical documentation of the built stack.

  • Managed Service / Handover

    Clean handover to managed service or to your internal team.

A system that runs reliably – operated by you or by us.
merkaio cloud

Infrastructure Setup & Provisioning

We build the environment where your data lives.

  • Cloud Architecture

    Design of the server landscape (Hetzner, AWS, Private Cloud).

  • VPN & Network Setup

    Setting up secure tunnels between gateways and cloud (WireGuard/OpenVPN).

  • Security Audit

    Hardening existing systems and setting up firewalls/IAM.

  • Migration Services

    Moving legacy systems (e.g. TTN or V2 stacks) to a clean merkaio environment.

A secure, scalable runtime environment.
merkaio dev

Custom Development & Integration

We close the gaps between standard tools and build data-driven applications.

  • Payload Decoder

    Development of complex JS decoders for industrial sensors/controllers.

  • Middleware & APIs

    Scripts (Node.js/Python) for data transformation or forwarding to ERP/SAP.

  • Dashboard Development

    Building complex Grafana panels or ThingsBoard rule chains beyond standard configs.

  • IoT Apps & Portals

    Custom web apps and mobile apps for your sensor data (React, Vue, ThingsBoard).

Data that is usable, integrated, and visible.
Milesight

Hardware expertise that understands the stack.

Software is nothing without the right hardware. We specialize in the Milesight ecosystem and seamlessly integrate gateways and sensors into the merkaio core.

  • Pre-Staging

    We configure devices before shipping. Unpack, power on, online.

  • Firmware Management

    We validate firmware versions against our stack.

  • Sensor Consulting

    We find the right sensor for temperature, fill level or people counting.

Milesight Gateway + Sensor Ecosystem

The "Build to Operate" Flow

How our divisions work together in a project:

01

Design

We select hardware and architecture.

core
02

Deploy

We set up the servers and networks.

cloud
03

Integrate

We connect data streams and build dashboards.

dev
04

Stabilize

We set up monitoring and take over operations – or hand over to your team.

ops

FAQ – Engineering & Services

Engineering for the real world.

Let us design and build your stack – ready for operation.

Talk to an IoT Engineer
IoT Engineering & Services: Architecture, Build & Integration | merkaio