Hotovo is a versatile software house, specializing in custom SW solutions with deep expertise in automation and IoT. While these aren’t our core focus areas, we’ve built a strong track record in these domains. Our core strength lies in integration, custom software development, and enhancing solutions with AI.

In this post, we’ll highlight how we approach these solutions, focusing on our strengths in integration, data processing, and AI. We’ll also clarify areas where we recommend partnering with other experts to fill in the gaps. Our goal is to help you understand how we can support your projects.

How We Can Help You with Automation and IoT

• SW development for industrial PCs (IPCs): We create reliable, high-performance software for industrial PCs, including device monitoring, data visualization, and real-time data processing. We can integrate these solutions with external systems and devices to meet your specific needs.

• Integration with surrounding systems: We specialize in connecting IoT devices and systems to cloud platforms, local databases, and data warehouses. A great example is how we integrate sensor data with corporate BI tools to enable smarter, data-driven decision-making. E.g. TimescaleDB with telemetries, events, and calculated data can be used for real-time decisions.

• Incorporating AI into processes: We implement advanced AI models to add value to your IoT solutions, such as predictive maintenance based on sensor data or automating complex decision-making workflows.

• Custom solutions: From custom backend systems to intuitive frontend applications, we design and build solutions optimized for IoT and automation projects. Whether it’s creating dashboards for monitoring or control interfaces for IoT devices, we’ve got you covered.

Well, we don’t say no to BI, either.

What We Don’t Focus On in Automation and IoT

While our expertise lies in SW development and integration, there are areas within IoT and automation that we don’t specialize in.

Areas Outside Our Expertise

• IoT infrastructure design: We don’t handle the selection or design of hardware elements like sensors, actuators, or network technologies.

• Industrial equipment design: We don’t design or develop physical components such as sensors, IoT chips, or controllers.

• Industry-specific expertise: While we bring deep software knowledge, we don’t specialize in niche sectors like manufacturing or energy.

How We Bridge Domain Knowledge Gaps

When comprehensive IoT and automation solutions are required, we recommend collaborating with trusted partners who specialize in hardware design or industry-specific expertise. By combining our software strengths with their specialized knowledge, we ensure a complete solution that covers everything from HW to SW.

Why We’re the Right Partner for You

At Hotovo, we focus on integrating SW with IoT systems, which is essential for many businesses. We also enhance these solutions with AI and data analysis, improving efficiency and maximizing the potential of IoT investments. Did we mention we’re flexible yet? We can easily tailor solutions to fit exactly what you’re looking for. 🙂

Use Case Highlights

We’re the tech partner of wtr.global, where we developed advanced software solutions for several IoT scenarios:

• Local Control Room: Enabling efficient, localized monitoring and control of IoT systems, empowering immediate decision-making at the site level.

• Central Control Room: Streamlining the management of distributed IoT systems by integrating data from local sites into a centralized platform for cohesive operation.

• Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous data acquisition and analysis for actionable insights, enabling proactive decision-making.

• 3D Visualization: Interactive 3D visualizations that bring complex IoT environments to life, improving operational efficiency and understanding.

• Fuzzy Regulation: Implementing fuzzy logic for optimized regulation, enhancing the adaptability and precision of IoT systems.

These solutions are part of a multi-agent IoT system, incorporating:

• Integration with Simatic: Our solutions integrate with Siemens’ Simatic systems, allowing seamless communication between industrial automation systems and IoT environments.

• Modbus Interface for Third-Party Integrations: With Modbus (an industrial communication protocol), we enable compatibility between different devices and systems. While Modbus is a classic protocol, we know there are newer options available. We integrate with a variety of industrial protocols, giving you the flexibility to connect across various systems.

• Hardware Security Modules (HSM): We use enterprise-grade HSMs to ensure the highest level of security for sensitive operations like authentication (we use Yubico), encryption, and secure communication, meeting industry standards for data protection.

Conclusion

While we’re not in the business of designing hardware or IoT infrastructure, we do know how to build great software and integrate it effectively. When needed, we team up with the right experts to deliver a full solution — from software to AI — all aligned with your goals.

Curious about how we can help? Reach out and let’s chat!