IoT for Real-Time Monitoring
The idea behind IoT (Internet of Things) is to use multiple connected sensors to gather real-time data from various devices. With IoT, you can monitor the machine performance, analyze its production or monitor the equipment health. An IoT device not only collects data. It also sends it to a centralized system. When properly set up, it all can be done in real-time, instantaneously delivering insights to your application.
A data stream from a single sensor gives you only a narrow perspective of what is happening. It’s like having only one eye, permanently looking at the very same place. Adding more of them broadens your perspective. If you add a new type of sensor, like ears, it provides you with new data, unavailable before. Combine it together, and you get completely new insights.
In a security system Datali worked on, it works that way. The cloud-based platform unifies data from numerous sensors and cameras. When an alarming event is detected, the operator gets immediately notified. He can then find relevant cameras, and get their video feed. By looking at the same event from various angles, he gets a better understanding of what’s happening. He analyzes videos, identifies sources of trouble, and assesses the urgency. Thanks to real-time monitoring, operators can react swiftly.
It sounds marvelous, doesn’t it?
However, before such a system was ready for use, there was one major challenge. The integration.
The challenge: make IoT devices work together
Integrating a wide range of devices, like cameras or temperature sensors is a daunting task. Each sensor —whether it’s for temperature, vibration, or electrical load—may come from different manufacturers. Each one uses different communication protocols and data formats.
To make them work together, Datali took these steps:
- Built a centralized data management system
- Connected IoT devices to the security system, and started streaming their data.
- Standardized data streams
- Aggregated the data from various devices
- Set up real-time event processing
- Built a monitoring dashboard for real-time insights.
Each step is vital for the final outcome. Make some mistakes, and instead of reliable data, you can get inconsistent readings or even complete system failures. These undermine the system’s purpose - that’s why expert support and know-how are crucial.
The result: IoT platform that supports industry
The effort put into the IoT integration resulted in a truly unique solution. It redefines industrial monitoring, paving the road for advanced, real-time analytics.
The Datali’s work enabled:
- Real-time video feeds
- Smooth navigation between thousands of cameras
- Automated alerts
- Live alarm monitoring
The final payoff? Greater security and a significant leap in operational excellence. The final product, offered now by NXGEN Technology AG, till now disturbs the market of security systems.
We are proud to share: handling real-time data from over 50 000 sensors wasn’t the challenge for Datali’s experts.
Would it be for you?
