We Bet Everything on AWS IoT. Here's What Happened.
Last year, we had a problem. Our factory clients were drowning in data but starving for insights.
Machines would break down without warning. Energy costs kept climbing. Workers spent hours checking equipment manually.
We needed a solution that could handle thousands of sensors across multiple facilities. And it had to work 24/7 without fail.
Why We Picked AWS IoT
We looked at everyone. Microsoft, Google, smaller IoT platforms. But AWS made the most sense.
Here's why:
It just works at scale. AWS handles billions of IoT messages every day. When our client connects 5,000 sensors, AWS doesn't even blink.
Security is built in. Industrial data is sensitive. AWS gives us encryption, certificates, and access controls that meet enterprise standards.
Everything connects. Need to analyze data? There's a service for that. Want to send alerts? Another service. Build dashboards? Yep, that too.
It's fast. Really fast. We can process sensor data and trigger alerts in milliseconds.
What We Built
Our setup is pretty simple:
Sensors → AWS IoT Core → Data Processing → Alerts & Dashboards
But simple doesn't mean basic. We're monitoring:
- Temperature and humidity
- Energy consumption
- Equipment vibration
- Air quality
- Production rates
All in real time.
The Results
Six months in, here's what happened:
Our clients cut energy costs by 30%. Turns out, a lot of equipment was running when it didn't need to.
Equipment downtime dropped by 60%. We can predict when machines need maintenance before they break.
Workers are happier. Instead of walking around with clipboards, they get alerts on their phones when something needs attention.
One client told us we saved them $200,000 in the first quarter alone.
Why AWS as a Partner
AWS isn't just a vendor for us. They're a partner.
When we hit technical challenges, their support team actually knows IoT. They've worked with companies like BMW and Siemens.
And they keep improving. New features show up regularly. Better analytics, faster processing, more security options.
Plus, AWS has data centers everywhere. When our clients expand globally, we don't have to worry about infrastructure.
The Honest Truth
AWS isn't perfect. It can be complex to set up initially. The pricing can get confusing with all the different services.
But for industrial IoT at scale? We haven't found anything better.
Our clients need systems that work. AWS delivers that.
What's Next
We're adding AI to predict equipment failures weeks in advance. AWS makes this possible with their machine learning tools.
We're also expanding to more industries. Food processing, pharmaceuticals, automotive. The same principles apply everywhere.
Want to see how this works for your facility?
We can show you real examples from similar operations. No sales pitch, just data.
We're AWS partners because their technology works. Simple as that.