IoT Infrastructure
for Australia.
Australia's vast distances, extreme conditions and distributed sites demand IoT solutions that are reliable, remotely manageable and scalable. We deliver exactly that – remotely, end-to-end, proven.
End-to-End IoT for the Australian Market
From architecture through platform development to managed hosting – we support IoT projects in Australia across the entire lifecycle. Remote-first, with a proven reference on-site.
Remote-First Delivery
Entire project delivered remotely: architecture, platform development, hosting, monitoring. Proven across time zones.
Flexible Infrastructure
Hosting on German infrastructure, Australian servers or hybrid – depending on latency and compliance requirements.
Proven in Australia
ABCO Water: network architecture for distributed water treatment sites across the Australian outback – in production.
IoT Services for Australia
Managed IoT Hosting
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana and Node-RED hosted and operated. On German or Australian infrastructure – with 24/7 monitoring and SLA.
IoT Architecture & Network Planning
Network architecture for distributed sites: LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, cellular. Connectivity concepts for remote sites with limited infrastructure.
Custom IoT Development
IoT dashboards, web portals and mobile apps. Multi-tenant, white-label, scalable – for operators with distributed sites.
SCADA & PLC Integration
Connect existing SCADA, PLC and HMI systems to modern IoT platforms. OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT – brownfield integration.
Hardware Sourcing & Provisioning
Selection and procurement of sensors, gateways and controllers. Pre-configured, firmware-updated, ready to deploy.
Data Analysis & Alerting
Dashboards, reports and alerts. Threshold monitoring, anomaly detection and automatic escalation – across time zones.
Industries & Use Cases in Australia
IoT solutions for key industries in the Australian market – from mining to water management to agriculture.
Mining & Resources
Remote condition monitoring for mines and heavy machinery. Vibration, temperature and dust sensors in harsh environments. Predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
Water Management
Remote monitoring of water treatment plants, water levels, flow rates and water quality. Central management of distributed facilities – proven with ABCO Water.
Agriculture & Livestock
Soil moisture monitoring across vast areas, tank levels, fence monitoring and livestock tracking. LoRaWAN sensors with years of battery life.
Energy & Renewables
Monitoring of solar and wind farms in remote areas. Battery storage monitoring, grid quality and consumption analysis across distributed sites.
Infrastructure & Utilities
Asset management for distributed infrastructure: smart metering, leak detection, street lighting. IoT for utilities and municipalities.
Project Examples Australia
Remote Water Treatment Monitoring
Central monitoring of distributed water treatment plants via a scalable IoT platform. HMI/PLC connectivity, role-based customer access and remote diagnostics – all through a single interface.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard · MQTT · VPN · HMI/PLC
Outback Livestock & Tank Monitoring
LoRaWAN sensors for water tank levels and fence monitoring over distances of 15+ km. Battery-powered, low-maintenance and built for extreme climates.
Tech Stack
LoRaWAN · Milesight · ChirpStack · Grafana
Mine Site Condition Monitoring
Vibration sensors, temperature probes and air quality monitoring in harsh mining environments. ATEX-compatible hardware, edge processing and central monitoring via Grafana dashboards.
Tech Stack
LoRaWAN · ATEX · Grafana · Node-RED
ABCO Water – IoT for Water Treatment in Australia
Scalable network architecture for centrally managing distributed water treatment facilities across Australia. Secure customer access, HMI/PLC connectivity and remote diagnostics through a central platform.
Challenge
Centrally monitor and manage distributed water treatment plants at remote sites across Australia – with secure, isolated access for end customers.
Solution
Scalable multi-tenant architecture with VPN-based access, HMI/PLC integration and role-based access control. Central monitoring via ThingsBoard with customer-specific dashboards.
Why WZ-IT for Australia?
IoT projects across 14,000 km sound complicated. They're not – when the architecture and processes are right.
Proven in Australia
ABCO Water is not a pilot project – it's production infrastructure for distributed sites across the Australian outback. We know the challenges first-hand.
Remote-First Delivery
Architecture, development, deployment and operations – all remote. CET/AEST overlap for daily sync, async documentation for the rest.
Flexible Infrastructure
Default: GDPR-compliant hosting on German servers. On request: hosting on Australian infrastructure or hybrid. No vendor lock-in.
24/7 Operations Across Time Zones
Proactive monitoring around the clock, automatic alerts and SLA-based response times. The time difference is not a disadvantage – it enables quasi-continuous operations.
LoRaWAN in Australia
LoRaWAN is ideal for Australia's vast areas: long range, minimal power consumption and no cellular network required.
15+ km
Range
10+ years
Battery
IP67
Protection
AU915
AU Frequency
Hardware Expertise with Milesight
We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out – from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.
Milesight hardware ships worldwide – we deliver pre-configured and firmware-updated, ready to deploy.
We also work with hardware from other manufacturers – whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.
End-to-End IoT with merkaio
Our IoT services run under the merkaio brand. As an IoT system integrator, we guide you through the entire project – from analysis through network deployment and platform development to ongoing operations.
Discover merkaioFrequently Asked Questions about IoT in Australia
Everything about remote delivery, infrastructure and collaboration across time zones.
Themen
Remote Delivery & Collaboration
Yes. The platform runs on German infrastructure, data is transmitted via MQTT/HTTPS from sensors and gateways in Australia. For latency-critical applications, we also offer hosting on Australian infrastructure.
CET and AEST overlap for several hours each day – enough for daily syncs. Monitoring runs 24/7, alerts are processed in real-time. Documentation and tickets run asynchronously.
For dashboard access and data visualization, latency (~250ms) is not an issue. For real-time control or SCADA applications, we recommend hosting on Australian infrastructure or a hybrid setup.
Infrastructure & Hosting
Yes. We deploy IoT platforms on any infrastructure – whether German servers, Australian cloud providers or on-premise in your data center. The architecture is identical.
Australia uses the AU915 frequency plan (915–928 MHz). We configure gateways and sensors accordingly and comply with ACMA regulatory requirements.
We source hardware (Milesight, etc.) and ship it pre-configured and firmware-updated. Alternatively, we work with local distributors in Australia.
Hardware & Frequencies
Yes. We work with ATEX-compatible sensors for mining environments, know ACMA radio regulations and implement projects with Australian compliance requirements.
Yes. We integrate existing SCADA and PLC systems via OPC-UA, Modbus or MQTT into the IoT platform. The ABCO Water project is based on exactly this integration.
Our standard stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard for device management and dashboards, Grafana for visualization and Node-RED for data flow automation.
Industries & Use Cases
Mining & Resources, Water Management, Agriculture & Livestock, Energy & Renewables and Infrastructure & Utilities. Our platforms are industry-agnostic and configurable.
We work from PoC (Proof of Concept) with a few sensors to multi-site installations with thousands of devices. Getting started with a small pilot project is absolutely possible.
Yes. We advise on IoT architecture, platform selection, network planning and hardware evaluation – even without subsequent implementation by us.
Costs & Getting Started
Costs depend on the platform, number of devices and desired service level. We provide a transparent quote with no hidden fees – regardless of location.
A standard installation (ChirpStack or ThingsBoard) is production-ready within a few days. More complex setups with custom integrations are planned individually.
No. Our hosting services are cancellable monthly. We rely on quality, not contract lock-in.
Discuss your IoT project in Australia
Describe your project – we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Industry-leading companies rely on us
What do our customers say?
Let's Talk About Your Idea
Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea – we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
Trusted by leading companies
Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect