Introduction to SMIGHT and the Need for IoT Solutions
EnBW, a German utility company, sought to capitalize on emerging business opportunities in the energy market, leading to the creation of SMIGHT, a startup under their Innovation Campus. SMIGHT's focus revolves around smart city technologies, including citizen connectivity, environment monitoring, and electric vehicle charging solutions.
The Evolution of SMIGHT's Smart-City Solutions
Initially offering a multi-purpose streetlight with sensors and charging capabilities, SMIGHT expanded its offerings to include smart parking solutions with ground sensors for municipalities. To unify these diverse solutions on a single technical foundation, SMIGHT realized the need for a dedicated IoT platform, enabling seamless connectivity and data integration.
Building an IoT Platform with Bosch IoT Suite
For SMIGHT, scalability, modularity, and flexibility were key requirements when selecting an IoT platform. Opting for Bosch IoT Suite, specifically for device management and edge computing, provided the company with a reliable, long-term solution. The platform's longevity, coupled with excellent support and an OSGi framework, offered the flexibility and risk management capabilities SMIGHT desired.
Utilizing IoT Edge & Analytics Capabilities
Expanding beyond basic IoT capabilities, SMIGHT leveraged Bosch IoT Suite's edge and analytics functionalities. This move involved a transition to Bosch IoT Edge Services, reaffirming the company's commitment to innovative IoT solutions. The integration of Bosch IoT Remote Manager on Microsoft Azure, alongside Docker infrastructure for scalability, showcases SMIGHT's dedication to efficient device management.
Future Plans and Benefits of Bosch Partnership
With a goal to deploy 20,000 devices in the next five years, SMIGHT's partnership with Bosch remains integral to their success. Leveraging MQTT protocol for optimized data transmission and relying on Bosch's expertise for technology implementation, SMIGHT acknowledges Bosch's pivotal role in their IoT journey. The support, flexibility in licensing, and technical expertise provided by Bosch IoT Suite have been instrumental in empowering SMIGHT's smart city solutions.