IoT Service Provider & Solutions.
In Köln.
From LoRaWAN network planning to hardware selection and managed IoT hosting – your IoT service provider for North Rhine-Westphalia's largest city. Media infrastructure, chemical industry, logistics hub – GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
IoT & Industry 4.0 Solutions for Köln's Media, Industrial & Logistics Hub
Köln is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany's fourth largest – an economic powerhouse that combines media, chemical manufacturing, automotive production, and international logistics. With the Mediapark, chemical plants in Köln-Nord, the Ford factory in Niehl, and Köln/Bonn Airport as a major cargo hub, the demand for connected infrastructure is substantial and growing. We operate the IoT platforms that enable 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 Köln-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 Köln.
IoT Services in Köln
Managed IoT Hosting
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees for Köln-based companies – from media houses and chemical operators to logistics providers.
LoRaWAN Network Deployment & Hardware
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Köln: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From studio complexes in the Mediapark to industrial sites in Köln-Nord – 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 media infrastructure monitoring to chemical process control – individually developed for Köln-based companies.
IoT Applications in Köln
Media Infrastructure Monitoring
Hosting IoT platforms for monitoring broadcast equipment, studio climate, server rooms, and transmission technology. Real-time data on temperature, humidity, and power supply – ensuring uninterrupted broadcasting across Köln's media houses.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Milesight
Chemical & Pharmaceutical IoT
Hosted IoT platforms for process monitoring, environmental sensing, and compliance documentation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Seamless data capture for regulatory requirements and predictive maintenance.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard PE, Grafana, MQTT
Airport & Logistics Monitoring
Hosting IoT platforms for cargo tracking, cold chain monitoring, and warehouse management. Real-time location, temperature, and humidity monitoring for time-critical air freight and distribution centers around Köln/Bonn Airport.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard, 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 Köln, we manage IoT infrastructure across the Rhineland 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 Köln
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development, and project process in Köln.
Themen
Media Technology & Broadcast IoT
Through real-time monitoring of studio climate, server room temperatures, UPS systems, and transmission equipment. Critical deviations trigger immediate alerts – before disruptions affect live broadcasting. We host the monitoring platform and ensure 24/7 availability.
Temperature and humidity sensors for server rooms and studios, energy monitoring for broadcast equipment, door contact sensors for access control, and vibration sensors for HVAC systems. All data converges on a single central platform.
Yes. We deploy multi-tenant platforms that consolidate multiple studios, broadcast facilities, and office locations across the Köln area into a single dashboard – with location-specific access rights and individual alarm profiles.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Compliance
Yes. Our platforms enable seamless, tamper-proof data capture with timestamps and audit trails. Data is stored on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany – suitable for documentation requirements under BImSchG, GMP, and ISO 14001.
For ATEX zones, we deploy ATEX-certified sensors and explosion-proof gateways. The radio coverage analysis accounts for metallic structures, piping, and shielding in Köln's chemical parks.
Air quality (VOC, CO2, particulate matter), water quality, noise emissions, temperature, and humidity in production and storage areas. Data is automatically archived and available for environmental reports and regulatory inquiries.
Logistics & Airport
LoRaWAN sensors capture temperature and humidity in freight containers, cold storage facilities, and transport vehicles. The hosted platform documents the entire temperature history without gaps – for GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics and temperature-sensitive goods.
Yes. Via REST APIs, MQTT, and webhooks, we integrate sensor data into existing WMS, TMS, and ERP systems. Fill levels, environmental conditions, and asset positions feed directly into your logistics workflows.
Yes. LoRaWAN gateways cover large areas – ideal for distribution and logistics centers near Köln/Bonn Airport. We plan network coverage, install the hardware, and operate the central data platform.
Hosting & Security
On GDPR-compliant infrastructure in German data centers. Alternatively, we set up the platform on-premise in your Köln 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 business-critical applications in media and industry.
Yes. We install and harden IoT platforms directly in your Köln server room – including VPN connectivity for remote maintenance and proactive monitoring.
Getting Started & Terms
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For complex projects with custom development across multiple locations – such as distributed across several Köln production sites – 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 Köln area and beyond – from media facilities and chemical parks to logistics centers, with location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
Industries We Serve
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