IoT & Connected Systems

Architecture and Technology Consulting for Connected Systems

A robust architecture is the foundation of every connected solution. We analyze existing system landscapes and develop sustainable target architectures for IoT and edge environments.

Our Services in the Area of IoT Consulting:

• Analysis of existing device, backend, and cloud architectures
• Definition of target architectures for edge-cloud systems
• Selection of suitable communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA, REST)
• Integration concepts for hybrid IT/OT environments
• Technology and platform evaluation (on-premise, private/public cloud)
• Migration strategies for existing systems

The goal is to provide a technically sound basis for decision-making regarding scalable and secure system landscapes.

 

Embedded and hardware-related software development

Connected systems start at the device level. We develop stable firmware and edge components for industrial and product-related applications.

Our Services in the area of software development and integration:

• Development of embedded software (C/C++, RTOS, Python)
• Implementation of communication stacks (MQTT, CoAP, OPC UA, TCP/IP)
• Integration of sensors and actuators
• Software development for gateway and edge components
• Implementation of OTA update mechanisms
• Performance and resource optimization at the device level

We ensure that devices communicate reliably, can be updated, and remain maintainable over the long term.

 

Backend Development, Databases, and IoT Platform Integration

The usability of connected systems depends largely on backend data processing. We develop scalable backend architectures for IoT data streams.

Our services in the backend area:

• Development of IoT backend services (microservices, REST/gRPC APIs)
• Integration of devices into cloud platforms
• Setup of data pipelines for telemetry and event processing
• Design and implementation of scalable database structures
  • Time-series databases
  • Relational and NoSQL databases
• Event streaming and message broker integration

This is how we create a high-performance, scalable, and analyzable data foundation for monitoring, analysis, and digital business models.

 

IoT Security & Secure System Architectures

Connected systems expand the attack surface. Security must be an integral part of the architecture—not an afterthought.

Our services in the area of IoT security:

• Security Architecture for IoT and Edge Systems
• Threat and Risk Analysis (Threat Modeling)
• Securing device communication (TLS, certificate management)
• Identity and access management for devices and users
• Hardening of embedded systems
• Secure boot and secure firmware updates
• Securing cloud and backend components
• Compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001 environment)

The goal is a resilient system architecture with clearly defined security mechanisms throughout the entire value chain.

 

Testing, validation, and system integration of networked systems

IoT systems are only as robust as their tested interfaces. We systematically test device, network, and backend components under realistic conditions.

Services in the area of IoT testing:

• Integration testing between device, edge, and cloud
• Interface and API testing
• Load and performance testing for data streams
• Network and communication stability testing
• Security testing for IoT components
• Test automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing

The goal is stable overall integration with minimal risk in field operations.

 

Data analysis, monitoring, and operational support

Once implementation is complete, operational deployment begins. We assist in setting up appropriate monitoring and analysis structures.

Our services in the area of Operations & Monitoring:

• Setup of monitoring and logging structures
• Telemetry and event analysis
• Anomaly detection in device data
• Incident and error analysis processes
• Performance monitoring of backend systems
• Lifecycle management for device fleets

This allows us to provide transparency into system statuses and enables proactive action.