R&D across hardware, software, data

Partner with us to run the methodology across any project.

Each service is a reusable slice of our Discover → Build → Scale methodology. Hardware labs, firmware, cloud/data pipelines, and operator workflows plug into whatever project you are running—not a single predetermined build.

How partnering works

Frame & prove fast

Discovery Sprint + Field Prototype map constraints, run real-world tests, and create a go/no-go brief you can defend—repeatable for any workload or site.

Open service detail

Build the system

Production Platform, Device & Gateway, and Control Plane services assemble the stack with the gates we planned, whether it’s a new rollout or an existing fleet.

Open service detail

Run & evolve

Observability & SRE and ongoing support keep reliability visible while we feed data back into the next Discover cycle—project after project.

Open service detail

Service catalog

Pick a service, then dive into the slug detail.

Each card links into the detailed page for that service. The methodology and gates stay constant while the artefacts flex per project, so you can apply the same playbook to multiple products, sites, or programs.

Discover phase1–2 weeks

Discovery Sprint

Clarity fast, with measurable outcomes.

Clarify signals, constraints, and success metrics. Pick a path with confidence and shared context.

Sample deliverables

  • Problem & constraints brief
  • Measurable success metrics
  • System sketch (devices → cloud → UI)
Discover phase3–5 weeks

Field Prototype (PoC)

Evidence under real conditions.

Prove reliability with real links and real data. Minimal ceremony, strong signals for go/no-go.

Sample deliverables

  • Device/gateway bring-up
  • Uplink path (LoRaWAN / LTE / Wi-Fi)
  • Basic telemetry storage + viewer
Build phase3–6 weeks

Device & Gateway Bring-up

Field-ready from firmware to fleet keys.

From sensors to secure provisioning and identity — with uplink policy for mixed networks.

Sample deliverables

  • Firmware bring-up & provisioning flow
  • Secure identity & fleet key strategy
  • Uplink policy (primary/fallback links)
Scale phase2–4 weeks

Observability & SRE

Know what’s happening before users do.

Golden signals, tracing across edge→cloud hops, and on-call runbooks that matter.

Sample deliverables

  • Golden signals & SLIs/SLOs
  • Tracing across edge → cloud hops
  • Dashboards & on-call runbooks
Scale phase4–6 weeks

Control Plane & UI

Make complex systems simple to operate.

Operational UIs and policy control with safe changes, audit trails, and accessibility baked in.

Sample deliverables

  • Policy model & priority channels
  • Admin & operator flows (Next.js)
  • Audit trails & safe config changes

Engagement Planner

Where your engagement fits today.

The same lifecycle tags appear on the slug pages. Open a row to see the detail view, or jump straight to a conversation.

Lifecycle phaseServiceKey deliverablesOutcomes / valueTimelineLinks
DiscoverFrame signals, constraints, and feasibility before committing.
Discovery Sprint

Clarity fast, with measurable outcomes.

  • Problem & constraints brief
  • Measurable success metrics
  • System sketch (devices → cloud → UI)
  • Shared understanding & crisp scope
  • Decision-ready brief for leadership
  • Prioritised next steps with risks called out
1–2 weeks
DiscoverFrame signals, constraints, and feasibility before committing.
Field Prototype (PoC)

Evidence under real conditions.

  • Device/gateway bring-up
  • Uplink path (LoRaWAN / LTE / Wi-Fi)
  • Basic telemetry storage + viewer
  • Evidence of feasibility
  • Documented trade-offs & risks
  • Plan to scale or pivot
3–5 weeks
BuildProve and assemble the system with firmware, data, and controls.
Production Cloud & Data Platform

A reliable data plane you can operate.

  • Data model & pipelines (stream + batch)
  • APIs & auth patterns (MQTT/gRPC/HTTP)
  • SRE baseline (alerts, runbooks, dashboards)
  • Reliable operations with clear ownership
  • Safer changes and rollouts
  • Auditability and cost visibility
4–8 weeks
BuildProve and assemble the system with firmware, data, and controls.
Device & Gateway Bring-up

Field-ready from firmware to fleet keys.

  • Firmware bring-up & provisioning flow
  • Secure identity & fleet key strategy
  • Uplink policy (primary/fallback links)
  • Secure devices with predictable behaviour
  • Faster field activation with fewer errors
  • Fewer bricked units and easier RMA
3–6 weeks
ScaleOperate and evolve with reliability, observability, and safe changes.
Observability & SRE

Know what’s happening before users do.

  • Golden signals & SLIs/SLOs
  • Tracing across edge → cloud hops
  • Dashboards & on-call runbooks
  • Lower MTTR with clearer symptoms
  • Less alert fatigue
  • Confidence in reliability targets
2–4 weeks
ScaleOperate and evolve with reliability, observability, and safe changes.
Control Plane & UI

Make complex systems simple to operate.

  • Policy model & priority channels
  • Admin & operator flows (Next.js)
  • Audit trails & safe config changes
  • Fewer operator errors
  • Faster incident response
  • Clear accountability with audit trails
4–6 weeks

Need help deciding Start with a Discovery Sprint or preview Project Hermes to see our methodology running an IoT operations workload end-to-end.

Framework in action

Project Hermes is built on this same lifecycle.

Hermes has already passed every gate from Discovery to Support inside our own lab. Use it as a reference blueprint or fold it into your rollout.

Our Delivery Methodology

How we deliver every engagement.

The same lifecycle governs both the capabilities you access and the services you buy. Quality gates keep each phase accountable.

Use the tooltips to see every gate, or explore Hermes for a real product that lives on this loop.

  1. Stage 1

    Discovery & Requirements Analysis

    Develop a thorough understanding of client needs, objectives, and constraints to define scope and feasibility.

    • Client consultation and stakeholder interviews
    • Site inspections and infrastructure assessment
    • Requirements gathering and documentation
    • Constraints identification (technical, regulatory, environmental)
    • Feasibility and business case validation

    Quality Gate: Client sign-off on requirements

  2. Stage 2

    Solution Design

    Develop a comprehensive technical solution meeting all validated requirements and constraints.

    • System architecture design
    • Hardware and firmware specification
    • Network and integration planning
    • Security and power design

    Quality Gate: Design review and approval

  3. Stage 3

    Project Planning

    Establish a detailed and risk-managed plan for successful delivery and communication.

    • Project schedule and resource planning
    • Risk identification and mitigation planning
    • Quality and communication plans
    • Procurement and access preparation

    Quality Gate: Project plan approval

  4. Stage 4

    Implementation & Deployment

    Execute and deliver project components to specification, integrating hardware, firmware, and cloud systems.

    • Hardware procurement and pre-configuration
    • Installation of physical and network components
    • Firmware and software deployment
    • Integration with existing infrastructure
    • Field testing and documentation

    Quality Gate: Component quality inspection

  5. Stage 5

    Testing & Commissioning

    Validate that all systems function as intended, meet performance standards, and pass acceptance criteria.

    • Component and system integration testing
    • Performance and security testing
    • User acceptance testing and commissioning

    Quality Gate: Performance criteria met

  6. Stage 6

    Training & Handover

    Transfer knowledge, documentation, and ownership so client teams can operate independently.

    • Develop training materials and user manuals
    • Conduct system admin and end-user sessions
    • Deliver as-built documentation and certification

    Quality Gate: Training completion verification

  7. Stage 7

    Support & Maintenance

    Ensure long-term reliability and optimization of deployed systems through active monitoring and service.

    • Warranty and preventive maintenance
    • Remote monitoring and performance reporting
    • Issue resolution and upgrades

    Quality Gate: SLA adherence verification

Agile R&D + Waterfall Assurance

Iteration when you need it, gates when you demand them.

Our hybrid delivery blends traditional quality gates with agile iteration - perfect for IoT and software where physical and digital systems meet.

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Discovery

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Design

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Planning

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Implementation

5

Testing

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Handover

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Support

The infinity loop represents continuous improvement - after Support we loop back into Discovery with data in hand.

Agile inside each phase

Rapid iterations happen inside the phase while preserving the entry/exit criteria. Hardware, firmware, and software squads sprint, demo, and adjust without losing traceability.

Waterfall-level assurance

Each gate locks deliverables, approvals, and QA evidence so procurement teams and regulators can audit the path from Discovery through Support.

Unsure where to start

We can drop into any stage - or run the entire lifecycle.

Share your context and we will map you to Discovery, Design, Planning, Implementation, Testing, Handover, or Support within one working session.