From LoRaWAN network planning to hardware selection and managed IoT hosting – your IoT service provider for Germany's federal city Bonn. From telecom infrastructure to government building monitoring. GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
Bonn is Germany's telecommunications capital – home to Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL Group headquarters. Add to that numerous federal agencies, the UN Campus, and the University of Bonn with its research institutions. This concentration of telecommunications, logistics, public administration, and science creates unique requirements for connected infrastructure. We operate the IoT platforms that enable this connectivity – reliably, scalably, and GDPR-compliantly hosted.
Your IoT stack runs on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany. No US cloud, full data sovereignty – particularly relevant for federal agencies and international organizations in Bonn.
Proactive monitoring of all IoT services with automatic alerts. Guaranteed response times via SLA – including nights and weekends.
No ticket system, no call center. Your direct line to the engineer managing your IoT instance in Bonn.
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees – for telecommunications companies, government agencies, and research institutions in Bonn.
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Bonn: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From the Telekom Campus to the Bundesviertel to the UN Campus – all from one source.
End-to-end development of your IoT solution: custom web apps, mobile apps, Grafana and ThingsBoard dashboards. From data visualization to alerting logic – individually developed for Bonn-based companies, government agencies, and research institutions.
Hosting IoT platforms for monitoring network infrastructure, building systems, and climate control on telecommunications campus grounds. Real-time monitoring of equipment rooms, antenna installations, and power supply – scalable across distributed sites.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Milesight
BSI-compliant IoT platforms for building monitoring in federal agencies and international organizations. Energy consumption tracking, indoor climate monitoring, and condition monitoring – meeting the highest standards for data protection and information security.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard PE, Grafana, MQTT
LoRaWAN networks and IoT platforms for research projects at the University of Bonn and Fraunhofer institutes. Laboratory monitoring, environmental sensing, building management, and research data acquisition across the entire campus.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, Grafana, Node-RED, VPN
These are just examples – we serve many industries and use cases.
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
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10+ years
Battery
IP67
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868 MHz
EU Frequency

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.
From Bonn, we manage IoT infrastructure across the federal city and the surrounding Rhein-Sieg region.
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 merkaioReact 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.
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development, and project process in Bonn.
Themen
We cover the entire process: requirements analysis, conception, platform architecture design, hardware selection, on-site LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development (web apps, mobile apps, dashboards), and ongoing managed operations. From Telekom Campus infrastructure to government building monitoring – everything from a single source.
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. Federal agencies and research institutions in Bonn frequently use this option for their procurement preparation.
We primarily work with Milesight gateways and sensors – proven, CE-certified, and with excellent value for money. 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 buildings, underground parking, and indoor areas. Especially on sprawling campus grounds in Bonn, careful network planning is essential.
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.
Yes. Beyond standard dashboards with Grafana and ThingsBoard, we develop custom web apps and mobile apps for specific use cases – such as building management portals for government agencies, infrastructure monitoring cockpits, or facility 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 CAFM, BIM, ERP, and building management systems. Interface development is part of our standard service scope.
On GDPR-compliant infrastructure in German data centers. Our platforms are hardened according to BSI IT-Grundschutz recommendations – particularly relevant for federal agencies and international organizations in Bonn. Alternatively, we set up the platform on-premise in your Bonn data center.
We offer SLA tiers with availability guarantees up to 99.9%. Redundant infrastructure, automatic failover, and 24/7 monitoring ensure continuous operation – including for critical government infrastructure.
Yes. We install and harden IoT platforms directly in your Bonn server room – including VPN connectivity for remote maintenance and proactive monitoring. For agencies with special security requirements, we also offer air-gapped installations.
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For complex projects with custom development, BSI coordination, and multiple locations, 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 Bonn and beyond – from the Telekom Campus to the Bundesviertel to the UN Campus. With location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect


