IoT Service Provider & Solutions.
In Bielefeld.
From LoRaWAN network planning to condition monitoring and managed IoT hosting – your IoT service provider for Bielefeld's machine building and industrial region. GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
IoT & Industry 4.0 for Bielefeld's Machine Building & Manufacturing Hub
Bielefeld is the economic center of the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) region and one of Germany's leading machine building clusters. Home to companies such as Schüco, DMG Mori, and Dr. Oetker, a robust Mittelstand ecosystem, and the University of Bielefeld, the city drives diverse requirements for connected production and intelligent building systems. We operate the IoT platforms that power this connectivity – reliably, scalably, and GDPR-compliantly hosted.
German Data Centers
Your IoT stack runs on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany. No US cloud, full data sovereignty for Bielefeld-based companies.
24/7 Platform Monitoring
Proactive monitoring of all IoT services with automatic alerts. Guaranteed response times via SLA – including nights and weekends.
Dedicated Contact Person
No ticket system, no call center. Your direct line to the engineer managing your IoT instance in Bielefeld.
IoT Services in Bielefeld
Managed IoT Hosting
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees for Bielefeld's machine building and industrial enterprises.
LoRaWAN Network Deployment & Hardware
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Bielefeld: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis for production halls and campus grounds, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From planning to commissioning – all from one source.
IoT Platform & App Development
End-to-end development of your IoT solution: custom web apps, mobile apps, Grafana and ThingsBoard dashboards. From machine visualization to alerting logic – individually developed for Bielefeld-based companies.
IoT Applications in Bielefeld
Machine Building Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
Hosting IoT platforms for real-time condition monitoring of machine tools, production lines, and building systems. Vibration sensing, temperature monitoring, and predictive maintenance dashboards for machine builders such as Schüco and DMG Mori – hosted and operated by WZ-IT.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana, Milesight
Food Production & Cold Chain Monitoring
HACCP-compliant temperature and humidity monitoring for food production and warehouse logistics. Seamless cold chain documentation with automatic alerting on threshold violations – ideal for Bielefeld's food manufacturing sector.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard, Grafana, MQTT, Milesight
Smart Campus & Building Automation
IoT platforms for intelligent building management on university campuses and commercial properties: indoor climate monitoring, energy consumption tracking, occupancy detection, and CO₂ monitoring. Scalable to hundreds of rooms across multiple buildings.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard PE, Grafana, Node-RED, VPN
These are just examples – we serve many industries and use cases.
The Technology Behind Your IoT Infrastructure
We rely on a proven open-source stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard for device management and dashboards, Grafana for real-time visualization, and Node-RED for data routing. All hosted on hardened Linux servers with automatic backups and security updates.
15+ km
Range
10+ years
Battery
IP67
Protection
868 MHz
EU 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.
Our IoT Service Area
From Bielefeld, we manage IoT infrastructure across the entire OWL region and beyond.
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 merkaioOur IoT Services
React Native apps for iOS & Android: device pairing, sensor data, push notifications — GDPR-compliant.
Plan, deploy, and operate LoRaWAN networks. Gateway installation, ChirpStack, sensor integration – GDPR-compliant.
Multi-tenant IoT platforms on ThingsBoard: custom dashboards, rule engine, API integration – GDPR-compliant.
Custom rule chains, white-label, API integration and managed hosting. CE & PE – GDPR-compliant.
Custom dashboards, embedded panels, alerting and self-hosting. IoT monitoring with InfluxDB and Prometheus – GDPR-compliant.
FAQ about IoT in Bielefeld
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development, and project process in Bielefeld.
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Services & Process
We cover the entire process: requirements analysis, conception, platform architecture design, hardware selection, on-site LoRaWAN network deployment in Bielefeld, platform development (web apps, mobile apps, dashboards), and ongoing managed operations. Everything from a single source – from machine building monitoring to campus connectivity.
We start with an initial consultation and requirements analysis. This is followed by architecture design, hardware selection, radio coverage analysis, gateway installation, platform development, app development, and go-live. Afterwards, we operate and monitor the entire infrastructure.
Yes. We advise on IoT architecture, platform selection, network planning, and hardware evaluation – even without subsequent implementation by us. For Bielefeld's Mittelstand companies, an initial consultation is often the ideal starting point.
LoRaWAN & Hardware
We primarily work with Milesight gateways and sensors – proven, CE-certified, and with excellent value for money. For condition monitoring, we add vibration sensors, current sensors, and temperature probes. Depending on requirements, we also integrate other LoRaWAN hardware or sensors with MQTT, HTTP, or Modbus interfaces.
Yes. We create a radio coverage analysis upfront and plan the gateway positioning for the specific site – including consideration of steel structures, machine parks, and interference sources in Bielefeld's production halls and industrial zones.
Yes. We deliver all sensors and gateways with pre-set network parameters, payload decoders, and firmware updates. The devices are ready to use immediately and tuned to your platform.
Platform & Development
Yes. Beyond standard dashboards with Grafana and ThingsBoard, we develop custom web apps and mobile apps for specific use cases – such as machine condition cockpits, cold chain tracking portals, or campus management apps.
Our core stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard (Community & Professional Edition) for device management, Grafana for visualization, and Node-RED for data flow automation. Custom apps are built with React, Next.js, and React Native.
Yes. Via REST APIs, MQTT, webhooks, and OPC-UA, we integrate IoT data into existing ERP, MES, and inventory management systems. Particularly relevant for machine building companies in OWL with established IT landscapes.
Hosting & Security
On GDPR-compliant infrastructure in German data centers. Alternatively, we set up the platform on-premise in your Bielefeld data center.
We offer SLA tiers with availability guarantees up to 99.9%. Redundant infrastructure, automatic failover, and 24/7 monitoring ensure continuous operation.
Yes. Our IoT platform supports HACCP-compliant temperature logging with seamless documentation, automatic alerting, and exportable audit reports – ready to deploy for Bielefeld's food manufacturing sector.
Getting Started & Terms
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For complex projects with custom development and multiple locations across the OWL region, we create a joint rollout plan.
No. Our managed hosting services are cancellable monthly. We rely on quality and long-term collaboration rather than contract lock-in.
Yes. We design and develop multi-tenant platforms for multiple locations in the Bielefeld area and the OWL region – with location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
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