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.
Our 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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What do our customers say?
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de
Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE
ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.
“I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.
“WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands
Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.
“WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.”
John Hellmerichs
Managing Director, AInergy GmbH
AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)”
Matthias Zimmermann
Managing Director, Annota GmbH
Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.
“Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)”
Sebastian Maier
Managing Director, Yonju GmbH
Yonju - business coaching and AI products.
“Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions
Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de
Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE
ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.
“I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.
“WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands
Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.
“WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.”
John Hellmerichs
Managing Director, AInergy GmbH
AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)”
Matthias Zimmermann
Managing Director, Annota GmbH
Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.
“Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)”
Sebastian Maier
Managing Director, Yonju GmbH
Yonju - business coaching and AI products.
“Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions
Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de
Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE
ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.
“I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.
“WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands
Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.
“WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.”
John Hellmerichs
Managing Director, AInergy GmbH
AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)”
Matthias Zimmermann
Managing Director, Annota GmbH
Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.
“Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)”
Sebastian Maier
Managing Director, Yonju GmbH
Yonju - business coaching and AI products.
“Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions
Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.
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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.
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect