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IoT Monitoring and Tracking: IOTDC’s Path from Hardware to End-to-end Offerings

Derived from the OQLIS Insights Overflow Podcast, Season 2, Episode 1. With Andrew Bosma (OQLIS CTO) and Ewald Fourie (IOTDC CEO) & Tiaan Coetsee (IOTDC MD).

IOTDC set out to arm clients with the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and transform how businesses manage critical assets and risks. From selling their first few Raspberry Pis to deploying complex solutions that mitigate real-world risks for their clients, IOTDC’s journey has naturally progressed into a business offering strong end-to-end solutions.

Solving Industry-Specific Challenges with Tailored Solutions

Are all business issues going to be miraculously resolved by the Internet of Things? No, is the response. “IoT is not some sort of ‘silver bullet’,” says Tiaan Coetsee, MD and founder of IOTDC. The Internet of Things is only a toolkit that facilitates digitisation. Effective integration into company operations necessitates a nuanced strategy.

“IoT is not some sort of ‘silver bullet’”

Tiaan Coetsee, MD and founder of IOTDC

The foundation of IOTDC’s success is its capacity to comprehend its customers’ particular requirements and provide thoughtful, comprehensive solutions. In their work with a client managing multiple mining tailings dams, IOTDC identified gaps in the client’s manual, paper-based processes and transformed them by integrating everything into a streamlined platform. Data integrity is crucial in fields where even one mistake can have disastrous results.

By developing an integrated tailings management suite, IOTDC enabled their client to manage their processes more efficiently and, more importantly, mitigate the risks associated with dam operations. With their solution in place for 40 tailings dams across South Africa, their client enjoys full visibility and enhanced safety protocols—all through the power of IoT.

Mitigating Risk and Saving Costs with Real-Time Monitoring

IOTDC addresses not only large-scale environmental risks. Their condition-monitoring solutions for industrial assets, like generators and cold rooms, are helping businesses save money while ensuring operational efficiency. Imagine a supermarket with cold rooms full of perishable goods; if those cold rooms malfunction, the financial loss could be significant. Or consider diesel theft, an issue plaguing businesses that rely on generators.

They are giving clients real-time visibility into the operational status of their assets. Not only can they monitor whether generators are being serviced and filled according to schedule, but they can also detect discrepancies, such as diesel theft. By identifying these issues early, companies can avoid major losses and ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).

Through this intelligent use of data and IoT, IOTDC saves businesses money and makes their operations more secure.

Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Starting any business comes with its fair share of challenges, and IOTDC’s path has been no exception. They have had to master flexibility to deal with component shortages and economic ups and downs. IOTDC has established itself as a reliable participant in the South African IoT market thanks to its dedicated staff, strong mentoring, and dedication to providing top-notch service.

The business is enthusiastic about its future. They see Africa as the next frontier for growth, and IOTDC plans to help shape it by growing its footprint around the continent and following its clients. Their goal is to become the premier IoT expert in South Africa and all of Africa, ensuring that companies across all sectors are prepared to prosper in.

A Future Powered by AI and Data Integrity

While IoT has already transformed industries, IOTDC sees artificial intelligence (AI) as the next significant leap forward. But AI needs to be fed clean, reliable data to deliver on its promise. “AI needs the right quality of data to be effective,” Tiaan elaborates. They help their clients trust the data they see, ensuring it’s accurate and actionable.

As technology focus on AI grows, IOTDC’s role in ensuring data integrity will be pivotal. By laying the foundation for trusted data sources and extraction, IOTDC sets the stage for its clients to apply AI cleverly.

“AI needs the right quality of data to be effective”

Tiaan Coetsee, MD and founder of IOTDC

An African Success Story

From humble beginnings to revolutionising risk management and asset monitoring, IOTDC’s journey is a testament to innovation, resilience, and the power of data. As they expand their solutions across Africa and venture into the AI space, IOTDC is set to remain at the forefront of the IoT revolution, helping businesses manage risk, optimise operations, and remain competitive.

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