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IoT: from physical sensors to real-time insights
IoT: from physical sensors to real-time insights
Get real-time insights into your physical processes. Whether it's about optimizing production processes, reducing energy consumption, or predicting maintenance moments: as a full-service partner, we take care of the entire process.
Get real-time insights into your physical processes. Whether it's about optimizing production processes, reducing energy consumption, or predicting maintenance moments: as a full-service partner, we take care of the entire process.
Trusted by international clients
Trusted by international clients
Trusted by international clients
Optimize production processes, reduce energy consumption, or predict maintenance moments
The Internet of Things (IoT) opens the door to valuable, real-time insights into your physical processes. At VDS, we go a step further than just offering smart software: we also develop our own hardware, such as the IoT Gateway, so you can always be sure of a 100% tailored solution. Whether it's about optimizing production processes, reducing energy consumption, or predicting maintenance moments: as a full-service partner, we take care of the entire process.
From the initial sensor selection and setting up the Azure environment to building dashboards and training your team: we ensure that your IoT solution integrates perfectly into your business operations. This way, you can directly derive value from your data and make faster and better-informed decisions.
The Internet of Things (IoT) opens the door to valuable, real-time insights into your physical processes. At VDS, we go a step further than just offering smart software: we also develop our own hardware, such as the IoT Gateway, so you can always be sure of a 100% tailored solution. Whether it's about optimizing production processes, reducing energy consumption, or predicting maintenance moments: as a full-service partner, we take care of the entire process.
From the initial sensor selection and setting up the Azure environment to building dashboards and training your team: we ensure that your IoT solution integrates perfectly into your business operations. This way, you can directly derive value from your data and make faster and better-informed decisions.
Key Features
Key Features
VDS IoT goes much further than just reading sensors. We look at the organizational level to determine which devices, data, and parameters are truly important, how they relate to your KPIs, and how you can use this information to prevent downtime, increase productivity, and save energy. We achieve this with our own hardware, real-time dashboards, and smart alerts, so you not only recognize deviations faster but also maintain continuous control over the entire production process.
VDS IoT goes much further than just reading sensors. We look at the organizational level to determine which devices, data, and parameters are truly important, how they relate to your KPIs, and how you can use this information to prevent downtime, increase productivity, and save energy. We achieve this with our own hardware, real-time dashboards, and smart alerts, so you not only recognize deviations faster but also maintain continuous control over the entire production process.
Real-time data acquisition
Our IoT hardware and connected sensors continuously send data to Azure. This way, you always see the current status of your production, energy consumption, and quality controls, without any delay or manual input.
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
By using data analysis and AI models, you have a foundation that allows you to predict maintenance before a failure occurs. This way, you extend the lifespan of machines and prevent unnecessary downtime.
Proactive alerts
In case of abnormal measurement values or potential failures, we send automatic notifications to the responsible employees. This way, you keep control in your hands and can quickly intervene if necessary.
Integration with existing systems
Whether you are already working with an ERP, MES, or SCADA system, our IoT solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing IT environment. Data flows to your dashboards or analytics platform, so you don't have to use unnecessary extra tools.
Real-time data acquisition
Our IoT hardware and connected sensors continuously send data to Azure. This way, you always see the current status of your production, energy consumption, and quality controls, without any delay or manual input.
Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
By using data analysis and AI models, you have a foundation that allows you to predict maintenance before a failure occurs. This way, you extend the lifespan of machines and prevent unnecessary downtime.
Proactive alerts
In case of abnormal measurement values or potential failures, we send automatic notifications to the responsible employees. This way, you keep control in your hands and can quickly intervene if necessary.
Integration with existing systems
Whether you are already working with an ERP, MES, or SCADA system, our IoT solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing IT environment. Data flows to your dashboards or analytics platform, so you don't have to use unnecessary extra tools.
The benefits of our IoT solution
The benefits of our IoT solution
Real-time performance insights
With sensors and machine connections, you can see exactly what’s happening around you, without manual measurements or outdated reports.
Improved efficiency and lower costs
By reducing downtime, optimizing energy use, and scheduling maintenance in a timely manner, you keep costs low and productivity high.
By reducing downtime, optimizing energy use, and scheduling maintenance in a timely manner, you keep costs low and productivity high.
Faster, data-driven decision-making
Because all data is presented in clear dashboards, you can make evidence-based decisions at any time—without waiting for complex analyses.
Because all data is presented in clear dashboards, you can make evidence-based decisions at any time—without waiting for complex analyses.
Seamless integration with existing infrastructure
We integrate our IoT solutions with the systems and processes you already use. This helps you get more value from your existing tools while avoiding duplicate data storage.
We integrate our IoT solutions with the systems and processes you already use. This helps you get more value from your existing tools while avoiding duplicate data storage.
Scalability and flexibility
Our solutions grow with your organization. Whether you want to connect a few sensors or hundreds of devices, our platform remains stable and secure.
Our solutions grow with your organization. Whether you want to connect a few sensors or hundreds of devices, our platform remains stable and secure.
What does an IoT partnership look like?
What does an IoT partnership look like?
What does an IoT partnership look like?
Step 1: Analysis and objectives
We begin by exploring your production environment, machinery, and business goals. Based on that, we determine which parameters should be monitored and which insights will be most valuable to your organization.
We begin by exploring your production environment, machinery, and business goals. Based on that, we determine which parameters should be monitored and which insights will be most valuable to your organization.
Step 2: Development and installation
We select the right sensors or integrations, configure the IoT hardware, and build the necessary Azure infrastructure. We then install the hardware and set up the data flows, so everything starts measuring right away.
We select the right sensors or integrations, configure the IoT hardware, and build the necessary Azure infrastructure. We then install the hardware and set up the data flows, so everything starts measuring right away.
Step 3: Delivery and training
Once the data is stable and reliable, we roll out the system and train your employees on how to use the dashboards and alerts. This allows everyone to immediately benefit from the new insights.
Once the data is stable and reliable, we roll out the system and train your employees on how to use the dashboards and alerts. This allows everyone to immediately benefit from the new insights.
Step 4: Optimization and innovation
As with our other services, we continuously improve. We add new sensors or functionalities, analyze performance, and adjust the setup as your business processes change, so your IoT solution remains up-to-date.
As with our other services, we continuously improve. We add new sensors or functionalities, analyze performance, and adjust the setup as your business processes change, so your IoT solution remains up-to-date.
Fully integrated with Microsoft Azure and our IoT hardware
Fully integrated with Microsoft Azure and our IoT hardware
At VDS, we utilize Microsoft Azure as a robust backend for collecting, processing, and storing your sensor data. Additionally, we develop our own hardware that seamlessly connects your machines and sensors to the cloud, even when it comes to industrial protocols such as OPC UA or Modbus TCP. Thanks to our certified personnel, we can also install the hardware on-site, ensuring that all components are professionally and securely brought into operation. Everything is connected: from production equipment and vehicles to energy consumers and environmental sensors.
From data to action
We not only set up the hardware and data processing but also provide you with dashboards and alerts that offer directly usable insights. Whether you want to track KPIs, receive real-time alerts for malfunctions, or detect trends in energy consumption, we ensure an IoT solution that seamlessly integrates with your processes.
Iterative development and optimization
Just like with our other services (Analytics and Automation), we employ an iterative working method. We start with a proof of concept or pilot to test the hardware and software in your environment. Then we fine-tune the solution based on feedback, so you see results quickly and can always continue to evolve.
Safety and scalability first
Since IoT data is often crucial for your business operations, we pay close attention to security and stability. We build on the scalable infrastructure of Azure and ensure that only authorized parties have access to sensitive data. This way, you are assured of a future-proof and secure solution that can effortlessly grow with your organization.
At VDS, we use Microsoft Azure as a robust backend for collecting, processing, and storing your sensor data. In addition, we develop our own hardware that seamlessly connects your machines and sensors to the cloud, even when it involves industrial protocols such as OPC UA or Modbus TCP. Thanks to our certified personnel, we can also install the hardware on-site, ensuring that all components are professionally and safely put into operation. Everything is connected: from production equipment and vehicles to energy consumers and environmental sensors.
From data to action
We not only set up the hardware and data processing but also provide you with dashboards and alerts that offer directly usable insights. Whether you want to track KPIs, receive real-time alerts for failures, or detect trends in energy consumption, we ensure an IoT solution that seamlessly aligns with your processes.
Iterative development and optimization
Like with our other services (Analytics and Automation), we adopt an iterative approach. We start with a proof of concept or pilot to test the hardware and software in your environment. We then fine-tune the solution based on feedback, so you quickly see results and can always continue to develop.
Safety and scalability in focus
Since IoT data is often crucial for your operations, we pay a lot of attention to security and stability. We build on Azure's scalable infrastructure and ensure that only authorized parties have access to sensitive data. This way, you are assured of a future-proof and safe solution that can grow effortlessly with your organization.
Our IoT platform connects with all your business software and machines
Our IoT platform connects with all your business software and machines
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