The Internet of Things offers endless possibilities for smart business ideas
IoT simplifies processes in every industry and for every size of company, saving time, cost and energy, and ultimately ensuring a more livable and sustainable world. The most exciting opportunities are in smart energy management, smart buildings and cities, healthcare, Industry 4.0 or agriculture.
Temperature sensors
Temperature-sensitive goods, such as medical-laboratory samples, blood reserves, food or other items that deteriorate due to major temperature fluctuations or changing humidity, require cold-chain monitoring. IoT enables condition monitoring, which assesses the indoor climate in enclosed spaces, refrigeration boxes, trucks or containers. Precisely calibrated IoT sensors measure the ambient temperature and relative humidity in real time and send an alert if there are any deviations.
Fill level measurement
The maintenance of heating systems in larger buildings can become an unpredictable cost factor due to the dependency on oil. The ideal time for an oil delivery is often missed, as the oil-tank level is only measured periodically and by hand. IoT offers continuous, sensor-based fill-level measurement and so determines the best time for a reorder. Heating oil can be purchased flexibly when the oil price is low and reserves can be replenished in good time.
Asset tracking
Location pinpointing is a crucial factor for the success of construction-site and goods logistics. Losses or delays often result in time-consuming and expensive replacement services. IoT enables real-time tracking that provides information on the location of the item, so that processes can be coordinated quickly and precisely.
Remote maintenance
Production facilities should ideally work reliably around the clock. With IoT, unplanned downtime can be significantly reduced. The system performs continuous measurements to detect in advance signs of wear and tear from constant use (predictive maintenance). Thanks to remote monitoring and remote maintenance, appropriate measures can be taken at an early stage to avoid expensive maintenance work.
«Our customers are delighted by just how easy it is to use our IoT Connectivity Management Platform and exploit the wide range of practical functions for all kinds of applications in the Internet of Things.»
Raymond Gillardon, Senior Product Manager IoT, Sunrise Business
