Case Study: NextGym GmbH
How we developed an automated deployment system that provisions new locations in 5 minutes instead of 4 hours - complete with centralized management dashboard and IoT integration
The Challenge
NextGym GmbH
NextGym operates multiple unmanned fitness studios that are accessible 24/7. The technical infrastructure was based on Raspberry Pi devices installed locally in each studio.
This decentralized architecture led to significant challenges: different configuration states, complex asset management, 3-4 hours of manual maintenance per studio and lack of central control. Scaling during expansion became increasingly difficult.
Achieved Results
From 3-4 hours to just 5 minutes: Deployment time for new studios reduced by 98%.
100% automation and 24/7 monitoring ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.
From Manual Management to Fully Automated Cloud
Before: Decentralized Management
Deployment
3-4 hours of manual effort
Management
Individual SSH access per device
Configuration
Inconsistent across locations
After: Cloud-Based Automation
Deployment
5 minutes with one click
Management
Central dashboard for everything
Configuration
Unified templates
The Solution
Automated Provisioning
Cloud-init and automated scripts for rapid studio setup
Central Management
One dashboard for all studios and devices
IoT Integration
Node-RED for temperature, ventilation, lighting and more
Template System
Reusable configurations for new studios
Comprehensive Security
Firewall, VPN, SSO and fine-grained access control
File Management
Integrated file browser for location-specific documents
The Management Dashboard in Action
A custom-tailored dashboard perfectly adapted to customer requirements that fully automates repetitive tasks.
Dashboard Overview
Here you can see an overview of the various machines managed through the dashboard. In this example, a new machine 'Studio-3' is being deployed.
Templates for New Machines
The software is pre-configured via templates. Node-RED configurations can be combined into template packages that are automatically rolled out when creating new machines.
Detailed Machine Management
Standardized fields for all important data: credentials, configurations, information and notes - everything centrally in one place.
Integrated File Browser
Location-specific files can be stored and secured directly in the dashboard. All documents are exactly where they are needed.
User Management & Security
Fine-grained permission management with individual firewall policies, SSO services and mesh VPN support for maximum security.
Technologies Used
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